Recently, the media spread information about the development of a 28-point "peace plan" by the USA regarding the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The plan addresses security issues, territories, economy, energy, humanitarian issues, elections, security guarantees, and the reintegration of Russia into international politics.
One of the key points of the plan is the recognition of occupied territories - Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk - as Russian, while Kherson and Zaporizhzhia remain "frozen" at the line of contact. It also considers the gradual lifting of sanctions on the Russian Federation and its return to the G8, while Ukraine must be non-aligned and abandon NATO, receiving security guarantees from the USA.
The peace plan includes the lifting of sanctions on the Russian Federation and its return to the G8. Ukraine must be neutral and abandon NATO, receiving security guarantees from the USA, but with certain conditions regarding the Armed Forces and nuclear status, though with the possibility of joining the EU.
After signing the agreement, Ukraine should hold elections. The President of Ukraine and the Russian side have not yet commented on the plan. American officials noted that some points of the plan may be changed.
Reactions to the USA's "peace plan"
The draft plan was transmitted to the President of Ukraine, which may activate diplomacy and involves territorial concessions and a reduction of the Armed Forces. Great Britain supports Ukraine in negotiations.
European countries, on the other hand, opposed the plan, which requires Kyiv to give up part of its territory and demilitarize. The EU’s High Representative, Kaja Kallas, emphasized the importance of supporting the plan by both Ukrainians and Europeans.
Ukraine and Russia may agree on a plan for peaceful resolution of the conflict, but Europe's stance and the chosen conditions may influence the outcome.