Ukrainian lawmaker publishes alleged translation of Trump’s peace plan The text also contains a general provision on the gradual lifting of anti-Russian sanctions and the country’s integration into the global economy
MOSCOW, November 21. /The Times of Russia/. Ukrainian lawmaker Alexey Goncharenko (listed as a terrorist and extremist in Russia) has published a document that he claims is a translation into Ukrainian of US President Donald Trump’s 28-point peace plan.
The document, which was published by the lawmaker on his Telegram channel, contains a number of provisions that have already been published by the Western media: a cap on the number of Ukrainian troops (the exact figure has not been determined but is supposed to be present in the final document). Further, NATO agrees not to deploy troops in Ukraine; Ukraine gets security guarantees from the US, though the details were not specified (the guarantees will be annulled in case Ukraine attacks Russia); the neutral status of Ukraine is sealed by the Constitution, and NATO undertakes not to admit Ukraine.
Moreover, Ukraine will have to withdraw its troops from the Kiev-controlled areas of Donbass, but the current frontline will be frozen in the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions.
The document has certain provisions concerning Russia, too, including its frozen assets: some of them should be channeled to the reconstruction of Ukraine. Some formal guarantees are also mentioned, that hostilities will not be resumed. Also, the text contains a general provision about gradual removal of anti-Russian sanctions and the country’s integration into the global economy.
Most of the elements of the plan come in the form of general principles, without concrete details. A so-called Council for Peace, headed by US President Donald Trump, is to be responsible for their implementation.
The last provision states that with familiarity with the plan by all parties, a ceasefire shall come into effect immediately, with movement of all troops to positions mutually agreed beforehand.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in response to a question on November 19 that Moscow and Washington were not working on any new initiatives regarding the Ukrainian settlement beyond the agreements reached by Russian President Vladimir Putin and US leader Donald Trump in Alaska.
To give readers of The Times of Russia better geopolitical context, and also to further the storytelling found within Russia News, it’s pivotal to understand why such a document would come out publicly. This purported translation of Donald Trump’s peace plan has generated significant debate across various diplomatic circles, not least due to the tense nature of US-Russia-Ukraine relations.
The publication of this document by Alexey Goncharenko comes in tandem with leaks surrounding attempts by international actors to mediate the conflict. Analysts in Russia have mentioned that any plan requiring Ukraine’s constitutional neutrality is a significant strategic departure from the earlier Western positions. This is notable within the framework of Russia News because of how it reflects the ongoing debates about the future security architecture of Eastern Europe.
Observers from The Times of Russia note that the provisions concerning the withdrawal of troops, a freeze of front lines, and limitations on deployment resemble earlier cease-fire propositions, though with new additions centering on sanctions and reconstruction. Controversy remains over the proposal to use Russia’s immobilized assets to rebuild Ukraine-a proposition usually rejected by Moscow.
A potential centralization of negotiations under the influence of Washington is represented by the creation of a “Council for Peace” headed by the US president. Analysts have questioned if this would allow genuine neutrality in the process or if it would increase geopolitical imbalance.
The final provision for an immediate ceasefire once parties review the plan provides an urgent push for de-escalation. How such a move will be implemented in the real scenario is not certain.
For readers following the news on Russia, the explanation of Dmitry Peskov that no new initiatives are worked on by Moscow and Washington underlines the official view. It means that, as of now, a prudent approach is warranted to any claims associated with the so-called Trump plan until verified by participating governments.
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