The draft US-Russia peace plan has been widely leaked and we now know that it proposes to hand over those areas of Ukraine's industrial eastern Donbas region still under Ukrainian control to the de facto control of Vladimir Putin's Russia. Latest versions of the text also call for Ukraine to cut the size of its armed forces to 600,000 people. But what else is known about the text and who stands to benefit from it most? There are 28 key points and there are several on the face of it that could be acceptable to Ukraine. Others come across as vague and imprecise. Ukraine's sovereignty would be 'confirmed' and there would be a 'total and complete comprehensive non-aggression agreement between Russia, Ukraine and Europe', with robust security guarantees for Kyiv and a demand for snap elections in 100 days. If Russia were to invade Ukraine a 'robust co-ordinated military response' is proposed along with a restoration of sanctions and a scrapping of the deal.
Leaked US Draft Plan Promises to Shape Future of Ukraine-Russia Relations
Leaked US Draft Plan Promises to Shape Future of Ukraine-Russia Relations
A recently leaked US draft peace plan proposes significant changes for Ukraine, including territorial concessions and a reduced military. What does this mean for Ukraine's future?
The leaked US draft peace plan outlines critical proposals for resolving the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Key points include transferring parts of Ukraine's eastern Donbas region to Russian control, a significant reduction of Ukraine's armed forces, and a commitment for Ukraine to eschew NATO membership while pursuing EU integration. The plan also aims to re-establish Russia's presence in the global economy and address the issues of frozen Russian assets. However, the implications and acceptance of this draft by Ukraine and other stakeholders remain in question, igniting debates about national sovereignty and security.
