U.S. Army Chief to Present New Ukraine Peace Plan in Abu Dhabi

The U.S. Army Secretary is set to meet with Russian officials on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, aiming to discuss a new, more streamlined peace plan aimed at concluding Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, which has persisted for over 33 months.

Dan Driscoll’s arrival in the Middle East follows negotiations among representatives from both Washington and Kyiv, who have crafted an updated proposal to address Europe’s most significant conflict since World War II.

This revised plan reportedly consists of around 19 points and has omitted the contentious requirement for Ukraine to cede its eastern Donbas region to Russia, a major point of contention in the earlier 28-point framework presented by Driscoll to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy last week.

Instead of tackling territorial disputes immediately, the responsibility for these discussions is now deferred to Presidents Trump and Zelenskiy, allowing them to finalize matters later, according to sources close to the talks.

The updated proposal also discards the earlier condition for Ukraine to abandon its NATO aspirations, a demand that Russian President Vladimir Putin had made prior to the February 2022 invasion.

Following discussions in Geneva, Switzerland, Zelenskiy expressed concerns on social media, predicting that Russia might attempt to obstruct the potential agreement and extend the conflict.

“There are clear indications of differing interests, disinformation efforts, and attempts to undermine our position,” he remarked. “We are committed to countering any moves that seek to derail this path to peace.”

Although the White House had hoped for Ukraine to sign the previous 28-point agreement by Thanksgiving, President Trump clarified on Saturday that it was not an ultimate proposal, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasizing that the framework is adaptable.

Numerous U.S. and Ukrainian officials highlighted that the initial blueprint was more of a “wish list” for Russia rather than a feasible solution, contrasting sharply with the revised proposals from Geneva.

“Very little of the original plan remains,” stated Ukraine’s First Deputy Foreign Minister Sergiy Kislysha, referring to the new plan. “We’ve built a solid foundation for integration while identifying possible compromises.”