The United States is reportedly working directly with Russia on a secret 28-point plan to end the Ukraine war, a stunning development that could sideline President Zelensky. According to an Axios report, Trump’s team, led by Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, has held extensive back-channel talks with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev, even spending three days together in Miami to finalize key elements of the proposal. The plan, reportedly inspired by Trump’s Gaza ceasefire deal, focuses on four pillars: peace in Ukraine, security guarantees, European security, and future U.S.–Russia relations. But major questions loom, especially over territorial control in eastern Ukraine. Putin’s aide was optimistic, saying “Russia’s position is finally being heard.” Meanwhile, EU officials are being quietly briefed as Kyiv faces corruption scandals and battlefield setbacks. With Trump and Putin expected to meet soon, fears grow that the U.S. may pressure Ukraine into concessions.