U.S. Presents comprehensive Peace Plan for Ukraine, Balancing Russian Demands with Key Concessions
The united States has put forward a 28-point peace plan aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine, currently under consideration by Ukraine, Russia, and European nations. The plan attempts to bridge the gap between both sides, incorporating many of Russia’s stated objectives while also presenting challenges for Moscow.
A central component of the proposal involves territorial concessions from Ukraine, solidifying Russia’s control over the regions of Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, and Donetsk, as well as formally recognizing the annexation of Crimea. Specifically, Ukraine would be required to cede control of remaining areas in the Donetsk region, including cities like Sloviansk and Kramatorsk – a demand President Zelenskyy has previously rejected.While Russian forces would withdraw from parts of Donetsk, Kharkiv, and Dnipropetrovsk, a neutral buffer zone would be established in the ceded Donetsk territory.
The plan also addresses the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, suggesting a shared operational model between Russia and Ukraine. However, Russia may seek more than a “de facto” recognition of its territorial claims.
Financially, the plan proposes Russia contribute $100 billion to Ukraine’s reconstruction, with the U.S. receiving half of the resulting profits. This is linked to the unfreezing of approximately $300 billion in Russian assets currently held in Europe, a point of contention as the EU considers using these funds to loan to ukraine.
Meaningful concessions are also demanded of Ukraine. The plan would prevent Ukraine from pursuing reparations for war damages through legal channels and require President Zelenskyy to formally abandon aspirations for NATO membership. NATO would guarantee Ukraine’s non-admission, enshrined in the ukrainian constitution, and pledge to halt further expansion. While the U.S. offers “robust” security guarantees, details remain vague, and no NATO troops would be stationed in Ukraine. Ukraine’s military would also be capped at 600,000 troops, a reduction from its current size. Moreover, ukraine would be compelled to forgo legal prosecution of Russia for war crimes.
Beyond these core issues,the plan suggests potential benefits for russia,including possible re-entry into the Group of Eight and increased economic cooperation with the U.S., especially in the energy sector.the plan controversially calls for Ukraine to address alleged “de-Nazification,” targeting perceived anti-Russian sentiment – a claim strongly disputed by Ukraine.
(With information from Reuters)
