Washington D.C. – November 20, 2025 – The United States has missed a self-imposed deadline to implement a new round of sanctions targeting Russia‘s financial and defense sectors, raising questions about the Biden administration’s commitment to escalating economic pressure on Moscow amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The delay, initially projected for completion by November 15, comes as reports surface regarding a previously undisclosed peace proposal reportedly endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
The stalled sanctions package, designed to further restrict Russia’s access to critical technologies and financial markets, was intended to punish Moscow for continued aggression in Ukraine and to deter further escalation. While officials have cited logistical complexities and the need for international coordination as reasons for the postponement, the timing coincides with revelations-reported by NBC News on November 19, 2025-that Trump earlier this week signaled support for a 28-point plan to resolve the war. Sources indicate ukraine was only briefed on the plan’s general concepts, without being consulted during its development.
According to sources familiar with the proposed plan, it includes potentially important concessions, such as recognizing Russian control over Crimea and parts of the Donbas region. The reported details have prompted concern in Kyiv and among some European allies, who fear the U.S. may be signaling a willingness to accept a settlement unfavorable to Ukraine’s sovereignty. The Biden administration has not publicly commented on the reported plan, but the delay in implementing the new sanctions adds to the uncertainty surrounding U.S. policy toward the conflict.
