The Trump administration is reportedly weighing a major shift in its support for Ukraine, including the potential suspension of military aid, according to sources cited by The Washington Post.
American officials have told Kyiv that backing the peace plan developed by US Special Representative Steve Witkoff by November 27 is crucial—or else the US could cut off key assistance.
The warning came during talks in Geneva on November 23, where a US delegation led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio made clear the urgency.
“They made it clear that Washington intends to finalize the peace plan by November 27,” an unnamed source told The Washington Post.
Ultimatums in Kyiv
This stern message followed earlier discussions in Kyiv. On November 19, a team of American military officials, led by US Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll, visited the Ukrainian capital.
Senior Ukrainian officials described the tone of the talks as harsh.
“They arrived with an ultimatum: if you do not support this plan by November 27, you will have to rely on the Europeans alone.
We will cut off everything—weapons supplies, intelligence sharing, everything,” a senior Ukrainian official told RBC-Ukraine on condition of anonymity.
Though Washington later softened its rhetoric, the message remained clear: Kyiv risks losing vital US support if it does not endorse the plan.
US Military Paints Grim Picture
During their visit, Driscoll’s team delivered a stark assessment of the front lines and Russian advances.
Officials warned that Ukraine could lose the entire Donbas region within a year if conditions do not improve.
“They believe the coming months will be critical.
And if they cut everything off, it may happen even sooner,” said another anonymous Ukrainian official.
On November 22, The Guardian identified Driscoll—friend and former classmate of US Vice President J. D. Vance—as Trump’s special representative for Ukraine, though no formal announcement has confirmed this.
The post remains officially held by Keith Kellogg.
What Ukraine Could Lose
Current US aid to Ukraine is extensive. It includes deliveries of air-defense systems, including components and missiles for Patriot batteries, intelligence-sharing arrangements, and other arms commitments often routed through NATO countries.
Columnist Gideon Rachman of the Financial Times noted the vital role of US intelligence in planning Ukrainian operations and organizing strikes against Russian targets.
He also highlighted ongoing challenges on the battlefield, including personnel shortages and rising desertion rates, pointing out that US support has already decreased compared with levels under the Biden administration.
Advocates for the Witkoff Plan Stress Realism
Supporters of Witkoff’s peace plan argue that Ukraine must engage pragmatically with Washington’s proposals.
Dan Caldwell, a former Pentagon official involved in Ukraine issues under Trump, warned that expecting an endless stream of US munitions or a “magic” sanctions package is unrealistic.
“People trying to tear this agreement down just want the war to continue,” Caldwell said.
“There is this persistent delusion that the United States has a massive stockpile of munitions that we can dump in Ukraine, or that Ukraine can continue this war until it achieves total victory.
Kyiv needs to consider some realistic proposals advanced by US officials.”
Countdown to November 27
As the deadline approaches, Washington has made it clear that Ukrainian support for the Witkoff plan is non-negotiable if the country wants to maintain critical military aid.
The coming days in Geneva and Kyiv are set to be tense, with both diplomatic and battlefield stakes higher than ever.
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