Peace Plan Puzzle: Trump's 28-Point Proposal for Ukraine-Russia Conflict

Key Points:

• Plan Approval: A 28-point peace plan to end the Ukraine-Russia war has been approved by President Trump.
• Authors: The plan was reportedly written by Kirill Dmitriev, an adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Steve Witkoff, Trump's envoy.
• Development: The plan has been in the works for about a month, with Witkoff consulting both Russian and Ukrainian parties.

Details of the Plan:

• Territory and Army Size: Reports suggest the plan involves Ukraine giving up some territory, weapons, and reducing its army size.
• Ukraine's Stance: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that the war must end but emphasized that there should be no rewards for waging war.

Ongoing Violence:

• Recent Attack: Russian missiles have continued to strike Ukraine, with a recent attack on an apartment building in Ternopil killing at least 26 people, including three children.
• U.S. Support: The U.S. approved a $100 million package to upgrade Ukraine's Patriot missile-interceptor systems.

Diplomatic Efforts:

• U.S. Delegation: The U.S. is continuing its diplomatic efforts, including a visit to Kyiv by a delegation led by the U.S. Army secretary.

Questions Raised:

• Effectiveness of Diplomacy: The timing of the strike raises questions about the effectiveness of diplomatic efforts in the face of ongoing violence.