Proposed Ukraine Peace Plan outlines Territorial Concessions, Security Guarantees
A proposed peace plan for Ukraine, details of which have emerged, centers on consolidating Ukrainian sovereignty while establishing a complete non-aggression pact between Russia, Ukraine, and Europe, aiming to resolve past ambiguities. The plan stipulates Russia will not invade neighboring countries and NATO expansion will cease.
To facilitate de-escalation and global security, a dialog mediated by the United States will be held between Russia and NATO to address all security concerns and foster cooperation for future economic progress. Ukraine is to receive reliable security guarantees.
Under the proposed agreement, Ukraine’s military will be limited to 600,000 personnel. Critically, Ukraine will constitutionally commit to non-NATO membership, a commitment mirrored by a future-proof clause in NATO’s charter barring Ukraine’s admission. NATO will also agree to refrain from stationing forces within Ukraine. European warplanes will be stationed in Poland.
A joint US-Russian security task force will be established to monitor and enforce compliance with all terms. Russia will codify a non-aggression stance toward europe and Ukraine into its domestic law.
Territorial Provisions:
the plan addresses contested territories with the following stipulations:
* Crimea, Luhansk, and Donetsk will be recognized as Russian, including by the United states.
* Kherson and Zaporizhzhya will remain “frozen” along the current contact line, effectively recognizing Russian control.
* Russia will withdraw from other territories it currently occupies outside of these five regions.
* Ukrainian forces will withdraw from portions of the Donetsk region they currently hold, establishing a neutral, internationally recognized demilitarized buffer zone considered Russian territory, with a prohibition on Russian forces entering the zone.
* Ukraine will hold elections within 100 days.
A ceasefire will take effect promptly upon mutual withdrawal to agreed-upon locations to begin implementing the agreement, contingent on all parties reaching consensus.
