The United States peace proposal includes territorial concessions and security guarantees for Ukraine
The plan, that Donald Trump’s special envoy Steven Witkoff Presented to European officials that last a meeting in Paris on April 17, it includes, among other points, the return of a territory in the Jharkiv region to Ukrainian control.
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In addition, Washington suggests that Ukraine recovers control over the Zaporizhia (ZNPP) nuclear power plant, with the possible operation of operational control to the United States. The electricity of the plant would be distributed between both parties. The United States also proposes to restore Ukrainian control over the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Plant (HPP), and ensure that kyiv has a navigation without restrictions on the Dnipro River, together with the control over Kinburn’s sword.
As for Russia, the United States prepares to recognize Crimea as the territory of Jure de Russia, and to formalize Moscow control over the territory of self -proclaimed Luhansk and Donetsk Republics of the people of the s), as well as DPRAPOR), also and dprapor), as well as and dprapor), regions.
Beyond territorial problems, the document also addresses a high fire, security guarantees for Ukraine and economic agreements.
According to the agreement, Washington proposes that both parties establish a permanent fire and immediately begin the conversations about their technical implementation.
The United States also promises to provide Ukraine guarantees of solid security, supervised by a special group consisting of European and willing European states. In return, Ukraine must formally abandon your aspirations to join NATO and the European Union.
Economically, the proposal includes a framework for cooperation between the United States and Ukraine, including a mineral resources agreement between kyiv and Washington. Ukraine will also receive assistance with reconstruction and financial compensation.
In return, the sanctions for Russia imposed since 2014 would be lifted, Moscow would be offered opportunities for energy and industrial cooperation with the United States.
Ukraine and Europe respond with counterproposories
According to Reuters, Ukraine and its European allies presented a counterproposal to the US plan. It includes a demand for a high immediate, complete and unconditional fire, in the air, in the country and in the sea. If that condition is with, Kyiv would be ready to start negotiations with Moscow immediately.
Territorial problems would be addressed only after the complete cessation of hostilities. The negotiation process would begin to define the current control line.
Ukraine and the EU also require total control over the Zaporizhia and Kakhovka HPP nuclear plant, which was destroyed in the summer of 2023. The proposal also requires that kyiv recites the rights of free navigation on the DNIPRO.
