US and Russia reportedly drafting a new 28-point peace plan for Ukraine
Moldova1,
19 November 2025 16:10
US and Russian officials are reported to be secretly developing a comprehensive peace plan addressing four key areas: the conflict in Ukraine, security guarantees, European security, and the future of relations between Washington, Moscow, and Kyiv.
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