Washington/Moscow – US President Donald Trump (79)’s secret Ukraine plan shocked Europe. Only a few details have leaked so far. Now the political portal “Axios” published 28 points intended to end the war.
One thing is clear: tough concessions are being demanded from Ukraine. And negotiators are picking up the pace. According to the Russian agency Tass, Zelensky must sign it by November 27, that is, within a week. The Ukrainian president himself confirmed the talks via Telegram, but did not give a deadline: “Today I had a meeting with representatives of the United States – a high-level delegation and very serious talks.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj (47) ready to negotiate US plans to end the war (archive photo)
An explosive 28-point list
Here are the points (some parts abbreviated) that “Axios” says is in the draft Plan to end the war in Ukraine stand:
1. State sovereignty Ukraine confirmed.
2. Russia, Ukraine and Europe sign a comprehensive non-aggression agreement; all the tensions of the last 30 years are considered to have been resolved.
3. Russia promises not to attack neighboring countries; At the same time, there was no further NATO expansion.
4. Russia and NATO are conducting dialogue, mediated by the United States, to clarify all security issues and de-escalation.
5. Ukraine receives reliable security guarantees.
6. Ukraine’s armed forces will be limited to 600,000 troops (instead of the current 850,000).
7. Ukraine stipulates in its constitution not to join NATO; NATO also included this in their articles of association.
8. NATO has no troops in Ukraine.
9. European fighter jets will be stationed in Poland.
10. America provides security guarantees and receives compensation in return. If Ukraine attacks Russia, it expires; If Russia attacks, there will be a decisive and coordinated military response.
11. Ukraine is allowed to join the EU.
12. Global reconstruction programs are being implemented (Ukrainian Development Fund, gas infrastructure, destroyed residential areas, World Bank financing package).
13. Russia will be fully reintegrated into the global economy, including the lifting of all sanctions; also an invitation to return to the G8.
14. Frozen funds will be used as follows: $100 billion for US-led Ukrainian projects; The US receives 50 percent of the profits. Europe will pay another $100 billion.
15. The US-Russia working group monitors compliance with all safety regulations.
16. Russia adopts a non-aggression policy towards Europe and Ukraine.
17. The US and Russia expand nuclear arms control agreements, including START I.
18. Ukraine is committed to remaining a non-nuclear country.
19. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant operates under IAEA supervision; electricity is split 50:50 between Russia and Ukraine.
20. Both countries implemented educational programs that encouraged understanding, cultural tolerance, and rejection of Nazi ideology.
21. Territory: Ukrainian Crimea, Luhansk and Donetsk are de facto recognized as Russian territories; Kherson and Zaporizhia along the contact line were frozen. Russia cedes further agreed territory. Ukraine withdrew from its controlled Donetsk region, which was demilitarized and internationally recognized as Russian territory.
22. Both sides pledge not to change territorial arrangements by force.
23. Russia allows Ukraine to use Dnipro for commercial purposes; Arrangements were made for free transport of grain across the Black Sea.
24. A humanitarian committee resolves issues such as prisoner exchanges and repatriation of bodies. All civilian prisoners, including children, were released.
25. Ukraine will hold elections within 100 days.
26. All parties involved in the conflict phase receive full amnesty; all future claims are excluded.
27. This Agreement becomes legally binding; A peace council led by Trump oversaw its implementation. Sanctions will be imposed for violations.
28. With the agreement of all parties, an immediate ceasefire will come into force.
Plans were made without Ukraine
Kiev’s European partners and especially Ukraine itself feel neglected. Donald Trump’s The team – primarily special envoy Steve Witkoff (68) who consulted with Secretary of State Marco Rubio (54) and Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner (44) – has negotiated the plan directly with Moscow. Witkoff’s contacts are very close to Kirill Dmitriev (50), the negotiator for Kremlin ruler Vladimir Putin (73). In the end, the proposal was also submitted to President Volodymyr Zelenskyj (47).
