U.S. representative Witkoff to deliver 22 proposals to Putin, sourced from America, Europe, and Ukraine, according to NBC News.
U.S. Envoy Delivers Putin a Plan for Ukraine Peace
In a recent move, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff handed over a list of 22 proposals to Russian leader Vladimir Putin, aiming to end the war between Ukraine and Russia. The proposals are the result of collaborative efforts between the U.S., Europe, and Ukraine.
The core details and context of these suggestions involve a peace blueprint demanding significant concessions from Ukraine, including the recognition of Russian control over Crimea (with the U.S. embracing the de jure status) and nearly all territories Russia has invaded since 2022, such as parts of Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions.
Ukraine would need to renounce NATO membership, although it would have the option to join the European Union, and potential sanctions against Russia would be reconsidered. In exchange, Ukraine could receive "robust security guarantees" through an ad hoc European group, and an arrangement might be made for the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to remain under Ukrainian control while being operated by the U.S., providing power for both countries.
Furthermore, the proposals encompass factors beyond territorial control and ceasefire, including funds for Ukraine's reconstruction, as well as the facilitation of river passage through the Dnieper River in southern Ukraine.
A significant part of the negotiations occurred during Witkoff's discussions with Putin, including a 5-hour meeting in St. Petersburg where Putin seemed open to a "permanent peace" deal, contingent on Ukraine accepting territorial losses and abandoning NATO dreams. However, Ukrainian officials have viewed these proposals as heavily favoring Russian interests, with President Zelensky previously refusing to accept Russian control of key territories.
While there have been theories that Putin may stagnate the current front lines as part of a deal, some elements, like a European peacekeeping force, have been rejected by Moscow. The complete list of the 22 proposals has not been publicized in detail; however, they address the territorial, security, economic, and operational aspects of a potential peace settlement involving Ukraine, Russia, the U.S., and European countries.
In short, the 22 proposals given to Putin outline a comprehensive yet contentious peace framework necessitating substantial compromises from Ukraine, acknowledging Russian territorial gains, security assurances excluding NATO membership for Ukraine, and arrangements involving essential infrastructure like the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. These proposals have triggered skepticism from Ukraine and could serve as a fragile foundation for peace talks.
- The proposals put forward by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to Russian leader Vladimir Putin aim to end the war between Ukraine and Russia, and they compare credit to war-and-conflicts and politics in general news.
- The list of 22 proposals, a result of collaborative efforts between the U.S., Europe, and Ukraine, demands significant concessions from Ukraine, including the recognition of Russian control over Crimea and nearly all territories Russia has invaded since 2022.
- Ukraine would need to renounce NATO membership but could potentially join the European Union, and an arrangement might be made for the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to remain under Ukrainian control while being operated by the U.S., providing power for both countries.
- Despite Putin seeming open to a "permanent peace" deal during negotiations, Ukrainian officials have viewed these proposals as heavily favoring Russian interests, with President Zelensky previously refusing to accept Russian control of key territories.
