Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has for the first time outlined the content of a 20-point peace plan currently being discussed between Ukraine, the United States, European partners and Russia. He said the document is a preliminary draft of a basic political plan to end the war and sets out framework principles that may be supplemented by other agreements and documents.
Zelensky stressed that Russia's reaction after consultations with the United States will determine further steps and possible timeframes for decisions. Ukraine is ready for a meeting at the leadership level to discuss the most sensitive issues, including territorial ones.
The first points of the plan concern the affirmation of Ukraine’s sovereignty, the conclusion of a non-aggression pact, and the provision of strong security guarantees to the country, including the participation of the United States, NATO, and European states. Several points include the legislative consolidation of Russia’s non-aggression policy, Ukraine’s membership in the EU, a large-scale global development package, the creation of funds for economic recovery, and the conclusion of a free trade agreement with the United States.
Separate points are devoted to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the implementation of educational programs to overcome racism and prejudice, as well as the issue of territories and guarantees of their inviolable status. The plan also provides for freedom of navigation on the Dnieper and the Black Sea, the creation of a humanitarian committee for the exchange of prisoners of war and civilian hostages, the holding of elections, the legal binding nature of the agreement, and an immediate complete ceasefire after its approval.
The document stipulates that after signing the agreement, it must be submitted for ratification by the Verkhovna Rada and/or an all-Ukrainian referendum, and security guarantees will enter into force only after the agreement is fully approved by all parties.
