The U.S. has presented a 28-point peace plan intended to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), this framework was discussed with Moscow and covers key issues: territorial concessions, security guarantees and long-term economic arrangements.
According to a draft seen by AP, Ukraine would maintain its sovereignty but agree to limit its military and refrain from joining NATO. In return, Ukraine would receive U.S.-backed security guarantees and participate in a broad non-aggression pact with Russia and Europe.
The plan also proposes restrictions on NATO expansion and calls for a U.S.-facilitated dialogue between Russia and NATO on regional security. It guarantees that no NATO troops will be stationed in Ukraine and contains provisions for EU membership talks and temporary market access for Ukraine.
Another significant element of the proposal focuses on reconstruction. The proposal would establish a Ukraine Development Fund, support U.S.-Ukrainian initiatives to rebuild energy infrastructure and back programs to modernize cities and restore war-damaged regions. It also connects the use of frozen Russian assets to new U.S. and European investment initiatives.
For Russia, the plan offers pathways for rejoining the global economy, a gradual lifting of sanctions, a long-term economic agreement with the U.S. and an invitation to re-enter the G8. Both countries would be required to renew commitments to nuclear non-proliferation treaties.
The humanitarian section covers an ‘all-for-all’ exchange of prisoners and civilian detainees, initiatives to reunite families and efforts for the return of children. A dedicated committee would manage any unresolved humanitarian issues.
The plan stipulates that Crimea, Luhansk and Donetsk would be recognized as de facto Russian, while Kherson and Zaporizhzhia would remain under the current control lines. A section of Donetsk would act as a demilitarized buffer zone, with Ukrainian forces withdrawing and Russian troops barred from entry.
The agreement would require nationwide elections in Ukraine within 100 days, full amnesty for actions during the war and oversight by a Peace Council led by President Donald Trump. A ceasefire would start once both sides pull back to the agreed positions. It has not been accepted by either Kyiv or Moscow.
