The U.S. plan for Ukraine-Russia peace is shifting. Here's where things stand

By Michele Kelemen,

Ailsa Chang

Published November 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM EST

The Trump administration hails "progress" in peace talks for Ukraine after an initial proposal was changed to address European and Ukrainian objections.

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Michele Kelemen

Michele Kelemen has been with NPR for two decades, starting as NPR's Moscow bureau chief and now covering the State Department and Washington's diplomatic corps. Her reports can be heard on all NPR News programs, including Morning Edition and All Things Considered.

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Ailsa Chang

Ailsa Chang is an award-winning journalist who hosts All Things Considered along with Ari Shapiro, Audie Cornish, and Mary Louise Kelly. She landed in public radio after practicing law for a few years.

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