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Amid ongoing diplomatic efforts, Ukraine's leader Zelenskyy has revealed that the US administration has presented a outlined settlement featuring defense assurances for Ukraine covering a period of a decade and a half.

Key Aspects of the Plan

President Zelenskyy indicated that in the course of critical discussions with American leader President Trump, he had requested security guarantees for a duration of half a century. Nonetheless, the current draft foresees a more limited commitment of fifteen years from the United States.

The specifics remain undefined what form these commitments would assume, but the Ukrainian leader has been insisting on "collective security assurances, inspired by Nato’s core tenet that an assault against a single ally is considered an attack on all.

Diplomatic Advancements

The President stated, American defense commitments for his country under the modified peace plan outline have been completely settled, whereas Trump was more cautious, estimating the agreement at more like 95%.

The two presidents said that headway was accomplished during the meeting at the US president's residence. Trump, however, cautioned that there were "one or two tough" remaining points, particularly regarding territorial disputes.

Prerequisites for Engagement

In related comments, Zelenskyy stated to reporters that a direct engagement with Moscow would be feasible following the US and European leaders endorsed a settlement proposal from Ukraine to bring hostilities to a close.

This remark comes following the US President remarked to reporters that he believed a trilateral meeting between Russia, Ukraine and the US could happen once the timing is appropriate.

Background of Engagements

The two leaders have been without a summit since the end of 2019. The most recent talks, brokered by the French and German heads of state, sought to restart efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict.

In a later instance, in the spring of 2025, the Kremlin leader declined to attend talks in Turkey for a proposed meeting with Zelenskyy, rejecting a direct offer to talk about ending the war in Turkey.

Key Sticking Points

One major unresolved issue remains the disposition of the Donbas territory. Trump said that a plan to turn the territory, which Russia largely controls, into a demilitarised zone continues to be a topic of debate.

He added that it will be known in the coming weeks if the hostilities can cease.

The involved parties have emphasized that the extended negotiations would continue as they aim to achieve a durable settlement to the multi-year hostilities.