The upcoming Miami summit is the latest chapter in the rollout of the Trump administration’s “28-point peace framework,” a comprehensive document intended to redraw the security architecture of Eastern Europe. The plan covers everything from an immediate ceasefire to post-war reconstruction and the return of kidnapped children. It is a bold, transactional approach to a conflict that has become a war of attrition, aiming to settle decades-old grievances in a single weekend.
A key pillar of the plan is the economic recovery of Ukraine. The U.S. has engaged investment giants like BlackRock to discuss the massive reconstruction efforts that would follow a peace deal. The plan also suggests that Russia should eventually compensate Ukraine for damages, though Moscow has dismissed this out of hand. By focusing on the “prosperity” of a post-war Ukraine, the Trump administration hopes to incentivize Kyiv to accept the “bitter pill” of territorial loss.
However, the plan’s requirement for Ukraine to modify its constitution is a significant hurdle. Currently, Ukraine’s goal of joining NATO is enshrined in its founding document. Removing this would require a difficult vote in the Ukrainian parliament and could spark civil unrest. Trump’s envoys are reportedly pushing for this change as a “gesture of good faith” to Putin, but many in Kyiv see it as an infringement on their national sovereignty.
Another controversial point is the status of Crimea. The 28-point plan reportedly suggests that the U.S. and its allies recognize Crimea as “de facto” Russian territory. While Crimea has been under Russian control since 2014, formal recognition would be a massive diplomatic shift and a total reversal of previous U.S. policy. This point alone is enough to make the deal a non-starter for many European allies who fear it would set a precedent for “might makes right.”
As Witkoff and Kushner prepare to present this plan to the Russian delegation in Miami, they face a skeptical audience on all sides. The Russians want more, the Ukrainians want their land back, and the Europeans want a deal that doesn’t sacrifice international law. Trump’s blueprint is on the table, but whether it can be turned into a signed treaty remains the ultimate question.