CaliToday (26/11/2025): In a seismic geopolitical shift that could end nearly four years of bloodshed, Ukraine has officially agreed to a peace agreement with Russia.
A U.S. official confirmed to Fox News that Kyiv has accepted the terms of a deal aimed at halting the conflict, a breakthrough achieved under the intense mediation of the Trump administration. The agreement comes at a moment of maximum peril and paradox: as diplomats shook hands in the Middle East, Russian missiles were simultaneously tearing through residential districts in Kyiv.
1. Diplomacy Amidst the Rubble
The urgency of the agreement was underscored by the terrifying reality on the ground. Just hours before the deal was accepted, Moscow launched a ferocious night raid on the Ukrainian capital.
The Human Toll: At least six people were killed and 13 injured.
The Scene: Images from Kyiv show apartment blocks engulfed in flames, with civilians fleeing into the darkened streets—a grim reminder of why the Ukrainian government has accelerated its push for a negotiated settlement.
2. The Abu Dhabi Breakthrough
The diplomatic heavy lifting took place over two days of intense, high-stakes meetings in Abu Dhabi.
The U.S. Delegation: Led by Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, the U.S. team engaged directly with Russian officials. Lt. Col. Jeff Tolbert confirmed that the talks were "moving well" and emphasized that Driscoll was coordinating in lockstep with the White House and interagency partners.
The "Proximity Talks": Crucially, a Ukrainian delegation was also present in Abu Dhabi. While not always in the same room as the Russians, they maintained continuous contact with Driscoll’s team, signaling that the diplomatic machinery was operating at full speed.
3. From "Surrender" to Consensus: The 28-Point Plan
The path to this agreement was not smooth. An earlier leaked version of the 28-point peace plan had triggered alarm across European capitals and Washington.
The Controversy: Critics, including Rep. Don Bacon, had slammed the initial draft as a "surrender document" heavily skewed in Russia's favor.
The Pivot: The final agreed-upon version is significantly different. Revised under the guidance of Secretary of State Marco Rubio and incorporating critical feedback from Ukraine and European partners the new text is described as a "balanced and viable" framework.
4. Kyiv’s Official Seal of Approval
Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, broke the news of the consensus.
"We have reached an agreement on the core terms within the Geneva framework," Umerov stated.
In a significant diplomatic nod, Umerov expressed gratitude for President Trump’s "unwavering efforts" to end the war. He further revealed the next major step in the timeline: President Zelenskyy is preparing for an imminent visit to the United States.
The goal of this visit is to finalize the remaining technicalities and physically sign the historic accord directly with President Trump.
5. A Victory for the Trump-Vance Doctrine?
While some European leaders remain cautious, fearful of Russian revanchism, the mood in Washington is one of triumph. This agreement represents the most significant step toward peace since the invasion began in 2022.
By placing the U.S. at the center of the mediation—bypassing traditional and slower bureaucratic channels the Trump administration, alongside Vice President JD Vance, appears to have delivered on its central foreign policy promise: ending the war in Europe.