Zelensky outlines 20-point peace plan for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has presented a comprehensive 20-point peace plan outlining Kyiv’s vision for ending the war and ensuring long-term security and reconstruction in Ukraine, Azernews reports via Kyiv Post .

We present the peace plan:

• Confirmation of Ukraine’s sovereignty.

• Conclusion of a non-aggression pact between Russia and Ukraine, with monitoring of the contact line.

• Provision of security guarantees for Ukraine.

• Peacetime strength of the Ukrainian Armed Forces set at 800,000 personnel.

• Security guarantees from the United States, NATO and Europe under Article 5, including a military response and reimposition of sanctions in case of renewed Russian aggression.

• Russia to legally enshrine the rejection of aggressive policies toward Europe and Ukraine.

• Ukraine’s accession to the European Union at a defined future date.

• A global development package to be detailed in a separate investment agreement.

• Creation of several reconstruction funds with a target of attracting up to 800 billion US dollars.

• Acceleration of negotiations on a free trade agreement between Ukraine and the United States.

• Confirmation of Ukraine’s nuclear-free status.

• Status of the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, with management proposals involving the United States and Ukraine.

• Introduction of educational programs promoting tolerance and combating racism and prejudice.

• Territorial settlement, including withdrawal options, possible “stay-in-place” arrangements, or the creation of a free economic zone subject to a referendum.

• Commitment by both Russia and Ukraine not to change the agreement by force.

• Guarantees that Russia will not obstruct Ukraine’s commercial use of the Dnieper River and the Black Sea, with the demilitarization of Cape Kinburn.

• An “all-for-all” prisoner exchange and the return of civilians, children and political prisoners.

• Holding of elections in Ukraine as soon as possible after the agreement is signed.

• The agreement to be legally binding and overseen by a Peace Council led by Donald Trump.

• Immediate implementation of a full ceasefire upon agreement by all parties