Senators Say Rubio Told Them Ukraine Peace Plan Was a Russian “Wish List,” Contradicting U.S. Message
November 22, 2025 — Washington, D.C.
A leaked 28-point proposal to end the Russia-Ukraine war is at the center of a growing dispute in Washington after multiple U.S. senators said they were told the plan did not originate with the United States, but from Russia.
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Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) said Marco Rubio informed him and other lawmakers that the document was “not our recommendation, it is not our peace plan,” and that they were simply “recipients of a proposal that was delivered to one of our representatives.” Sen. Angus King (I-ME) echoed the account, calling it essentially a Russian “wish list.”
Those statements clash with public messaging from the administration and Rubio’s office, which say the framework was U.S.-authored with input from Moscow and Kyiv, and is part of an ongoing diplomatic effort. Officials have also emphasized that the plan has not been formally adopted as U.S. policy.
The leaked proposal includes major concessions favorable to Russia, fueling concerns among Ukraine supporters that the terms mirror long-standing Kremlin demands.
The conflicting explanations have prompted calls for clarity on who drafted the proposal and how it is being presented internationally. As of today, the administration and congressional offices have not offered a unified explanation on the plan’s origin or status.
The 28-point framework remains unofficial, and Ukraine has not endorsed it.