US digital news outlet Axios, citing a draft document it obtained and confirmations from Ukrainian and US officials, has reported details of a 28-point peace plan drawn up by President Donald Trump's administration, under which Ukraine would have to give up part of its territory, limit the size of its armed forces and enshrine in its Constitution a commitment never to join the North Atlantic Alliance.

Source: Axios

Details: According to the information released, the US side is pressuring Ukraine to conclude an agreement within what is described as an "aggressive timeline".

The plan was drafted by Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff with the involvement of Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. During preparation, Witkoff held consultations with Kremlin special envoy Kirill Dmitriev.

Dmitriev told Axios he felt optimistic about it because, unlike previous attempts, "we feel the Russian position is really being heard".

Discussions then took place with Rustem Umierov, Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council.

The written plan was handed to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll. Zelenskyy described the document as the US vision rather than a final agreement, stressing the existence of "red lines".

The document envisages substantial changes to Ukraine's geopolitical status and territorial integrity. Crimea, along with Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, would be recognised de facto as Russian, including by the United States.

The situation in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia oblasts would be frozen along the line of contact. Ukraine's Armed Forces would be required to withdraw from areas of Donetsk Oblast they currently control, where a neutral demilitarised buffer zone would be created.

Full text of the US plan:

1. Ukraine's sovereignty will be confirmed.

2. A comprehensive non-aggression agreement will be concluded between Russia, Ukraine and Europe. All disputes of the last 30 years will be considered resolved.

3. Russia is expected not to invade neighbouring countries and NATO will not expand further.

4. A dialogue between Russia and NATO, mediated by the United States, will be held to resolve all security issues and establish conditions for de-escalation, ensuring global security and expanding opportunities for cooperation and future economic development.

5. Ukraine will receive reliable security guarantees.

6. The size of Ukraine's Armed Forces will be limited to 600,000.

7. Ukraine agrees to enshrine in its Constitution that it will never join NATO and NATO agrees to include in its statute a provision that Ukraine will not be accepted into the Alliance in future.

8. NATO agrees not to station its troops on Ukrainian territory.

9. European fighter jets will be stationed in Poland.

10. US guarantees:

• the US will receive compensation for the guarantees it provides
• if Ukraine invades Russia, it will lose the guarantees
• if Russia invades Ukraine, in addition to a decisive coordinated military response, all global sanctions will be reinstated and recognition of new territories and other advantages of this agreement will be revoked
• if Ukraine targets Moscow or St Petersburg with a missile without cause, the security guarantees will be void.

11. Ukraine has the right to EU membership and will receive short-term preferential access to the European market while its application is considered.

12. A major global package for Ukraine's reconstruction is envisaged, including (but not limited to):

• establishing a Ukraine Development Fund to invest in high-growth sectors such as technology, data centres and artificial intelligence
• US cooperation with Ukraine in restoring, developing, modernising and operating gas infrastructure, including pipelines and storage facilities
• joint efforts for recovery of war-affected regions to reconstruct and modernise cities and residential areas
• infrastructure development
• development of minerals and natural resources
• a special World Bank funding package to accelerate these efforts.

13. Russia will be reintegrated into the global economy:

• sanctions relief will be discussed and agreed step by step and on a case-by-case basis
• the United States will conclude a long-term economic cooperation agreement for mutual development in energy, natural resources, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, data centres, Arctic rare-metal extraction projects and other mutually beneficial opportunities
• Russia will be invited to rejoin the G8.

14. Frozen funds will be used as follows:

• US$100 billion of frozen Russian assets will be invested in US-led efforts to reconstruct and invest in Ukraine
• the US will receive 50% of the profit from this operation
• Europe will add US$100 billion to increase the investment available for Ukraine's reconstruction. Frozen European funds will be released
• the remaining frozen Russian assets will be invested in a separate US-Russian investment instrument for joint projects in selected sectors.
• this fund will aim to strengthen relations and expand common interests to create a powerful incentive not to return to conflict.

15. A joint US-Russian security working group will be established to facilitate implementation and ensure compliance with all provisions of this agreement.

16. Russia will enshrine in its legislation a policy of non-aggression towards Europe and Ukraine.

17. The United States and Russia will agree to extend treaties on non-proliferation and nuclear arms control, including the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty.

18. Ukraine agrees to remain a non-nuclear state under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.

19. The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant will be brought into operation under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) supervision and the electricity produced will be shared equally between Russia and Ukraine – 50:50.

20. Both countries commit to implementing educational programmes in schools and society aimed at promoting mutual understanding, tolerance of different cultures and overcoming racism and prejudices:

• Ukraine will adopt EU rules on religious tolerance and protection of linguistic minorities
• both countries will agree to abolish all discriminatory measures and guarantee the rights of Ukrainian and Russian media and educational systems
• all Nazi ideology and related activity must be rejected and banned.

21. Territories:

• Crimea, along with Luhansk and Donetsk oblasts, will be recognised de facto as Russian, including by the United States
• Kherson and Zaporizhzhia oblasts will be frozen along the line of contact, meaning de facto recognition of this line as the actual border
• Russia will relinquish other agreed territories it controls outside the five listed regions
• Ukraine's Armed Forces will withdraw from parts of Donetsk Oblast they currently control. This withdrawal area will be considered a neutral demilitarised buffer zone, internationally recognised as territory of the Russian Federation. Russian troops will not enter this demilitarised zone.

22. After agreeing future territorial arrangements, both Russia and Ukraine commit not to alter them by force. Security guarantees will not apply in the event of a breach of this obligation.

23. Russia will not obstruct Ukraine's use of the Dnipro River for commercial activity,and agreements will be reached on the free transport of grain through the Black Sea.

24. A humanitarian committee will be established to resolve outstanding issues:

• all prisoners of war and the bodies of the deceased will be exchanged on an "all-for-all" basis
• all civilian hostages and detainees will be returned, including children
• a family reunification programme will be implemented
• measures will be taken to ease the suffering of those affected in the war.

25. Ukraine will hold elections in 100 days.

26. All parties involved in the conflict will receive full amnesty for their actions during the war and will agree not to make any future claims or pursue any grievances.

27. This agreement will be legally binding. A Peace Council led by President Donald J. Trump will oversee and guarantee its implementation. Sanctions will be imposed for violations.

28. Once all parties agree to this document, a ceasefire will enter into force immediately after both sides withdraw their forces to the agreed positions to begin implementing the agreement.

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