U.S. President Donald Trump has voiced disappointment with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for not yet reviewing Washington’s draft peace proposal aimed at resolving the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Speaking to reporters at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Trump said he was 'a bit disappointed' that Zelensky had not read the document, though he noted that some of Zelensky’s close aides had responded positively to it.
The peace plan, initially a 28-point proposal introduced last November, faced criticism from Kyiv and European partners, prompting revisions that reduced it to 22 points. Trump said the updated version considers both Moscow’s and Kyiv’s positions, leaving only a few unresolved issues. Recent discussions in Florida between U.S. and Ukrainian officials concluded with follow-up calls to Zelensky by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s adviser Jared Kushner. The U.S. is reportedly exploring new approaches to territorial disputes as part of ongoing negotiations.
Analysts suggest Zelensky’s hesitation may reflect domestic political pressures and skepticism over U.S.-Russia compromises, potentially delaying progress toward a ceasefire framework.