Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed readiness for "honest" and "constructive" collaboration with the United States on a proposed plan to end the ongoing war with Russia, following discussions with a senior U.S. Army official on November 20, 2025. This comes amid reports of a U.S.-backed draft plan, reportedly influenced by the incoming Trump administration, that could require Ukraine to make significant concessions, including ceding territory in the east and south (such as parts of Donbas and Crimea), limiting its military to around 600,000 troops, and forgoing immediate NATO membership in exchange for security guarantees and an end to hostilities.European allies, including key figures from France, Germany, and the UK, have voiced strong opposition to elements of the plan perceived as overly punitive toward Ukraine or rewarding Russian aggression. They argue that forcing territorial concessions could embolden Russia and undermine European security, with some emphasizing the need for continued military support to Kyiv rather than rushed diplomacy. Zelenskiy has stressed the importance of operational and fair negotiations, while also planning further diplomatic outreach, including talks in Turkey.This development reflects shifting dynamics as the U.S. transitions to a new administration, with potential implications for Ukraine's strategy amid ongoing battlefield challenges and fatigue in Western support. Russian perspectives on the plan were not prominently featured in these reports, but Moscow has historically demanded recognition of annexed territories and Ukraine's neutrality as prerequisites for peace.