Zelensky's 20pt Plan Revealed: Hopes & Horrors ExposedA breakdown of Zelensky’s newly revealed 20‑point peace plan — what offers real hope, what Moscow will never accept, and the hidden omissions that could determine whether this war ends or escalates.
I hadn’t planned on releasing a Christmas‑Day episode — but the news that broke overnight was too important to ignore. Zelensky’s full 20‑point peace plan has finally been revealed, and as soon as I read through it, I knew you deserved a clear, unfiltered breakdown of what’s actually in it… and what it means for the future of this war. In this episode, I walk you through the plan point‑by‑point — separating the genuine opportunities for progress from the deal‑breaking illusions that guarantee this conflict will continue unless they’re addressed head‑on. There are areas where both sides could realistically find common ground. Some of the proposals — sovereignty, non‑aggression terms, prisoner exchanges, legally binding agreements — are concepts Moscow has already signaled it can accept. These represent the “hope” in Zelensky’s plan. But then come the hard truths. Several points are absolute non‑starters for Russia — including an 800,000‑man Ukrainian army, Article‑5‑style Western guarantees, and territorial lines that contradict Russia’s constitution. And just as troubling, the plan omits three issues Moscow has repeatedly called non‑negotiable: neutrality, denazification, and constitutional protections for ethnic Russians inside Ukraine. Without addressing these, there is no path to a real settlement. In this episode, I break down:
My bottom line: this plan is not hopeless — but it is nowhere near sufficient. I hope you’ll watch the full breakdown. You're currently a free subscriber to Daniel Davis Deep Dive. For the full experience, upgrade your subscription. © 2025 Daniel L. Davis |