Axios reports that the Trump administration has been secretly drafting a new peace roadmap for ending the Ukraine war. The plan consists of 28 points, modeled on President Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire proposal. It covers four pillars: peace in Ukraine, security guarantees, wider European security, and the future of U.S. relations with both Russia and Ukraine.
Why It Matters
If confirmed, this would mark the most direct U.S.–Russia coordination on the Ukraine war since the invasion began. It also suggests Washington is exploring alternative diplomatic channels outside the usual NATO and EU frameworks.
The move could reshape negotiations, raise concerns among European allies, and test Kyiv’s red lines on sovereignty and territorial concessions.
Steve Witkoff – U.S. special envoy leading the plan’s drafting.
Kirill Dmitriev – Russian envoy involved in extensive discussions.
Rustem Umerov – Senior Ukrainian official briefed by Witkoff in Miami.
White House & European partners – Now being briefed on the proposal.
What the U.S. is Doing
According to Axios, Witkoff has been in close contact with Moscow and held meetings with Kyiv’s representatives. The White House has also begun quietly briefing European allies on the proposal, indicating the plan is moving toward a more formal diplomatic phase.
What’s Next
The White House hasn’t commented publicly. More details may emerge if Washington, Moscow, and Kyiv decide to take the roadmap into an official negotiation channel. European reactions will be key especially from countries wary of any U.S.-Russia bilateral deal that sidelines them.
With information from Reuters.
