Reuters: US Peace Proposals to End Russia-Ukraine War Unveiled

By Staff, Agencies

A confidential document detailing US proposals to end the war in Ukraine was presented by US special envoy Steve Witkoff to European officials during talks in Paris on April 17.

Washington's final offer, published by Reuters, includes a permanent ceasefire, security guarantees for Ukraine, territorial recognition for Russia, and economic cooperation to resolve the ongoing conflict.

The proposals call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

Both sides would engage in technical negotiations to implement the ceasefire terms.

In exchange, Ukraine would receive robust security guarantees from a group of European states, alongside willing non-European countries. 

However, under the deal, Ukraine would agree not to seek NATO membership, though it would remain free to pursue membership in the European Union.

The peace plan includes significant territorial provisions. The United States would provide de jure recognition of Russian sovereignty over Crimea, which Moscow annexed in 2014.

Additionally, the US would offer de facto recognition of Russian control over parts of Luhansk, Zaporozhye, Donetsk, and Kherson. Meanwhile, Ukraine would regain territory in Kharkiv Oblast.

Control of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant would be handed over to the US administration, with power from the facility distributed to both Russia and Ukraine.

Ukraine would also regain control over the Kakhovka Dam and enjoy unhindered navigation along the Dnieper River, including authority over the Kinburn Spit.

Economically, the proposals envision close cooperation between the US and Ukraine, particularly in minerals and other strategic sectors.

Ukraine would receive full financial compensation and support for reconstruction. Furthermore, sanctions imposed on Russia since 2014 as a result of the conflict would be lifted.

In return, the US would resume economic cooperation with Russia, especially in energy and related industries.

Both Moscow and Kiev have yet to respond formally to the offer.