The United States has threatened to cut intelligence sharing and limit weapons supply to Ukraine to pressure them into agreeing to a U.S.-mediated peace deal framework. Reuters reported on this development.
Unnamed sources indicated that Kyiv is under more pressure from Washington than in previous peace talks, with the U.S. expecting Ukraine to sign the framework by next Thursday. A source commented, "They want to stop the war and expect Ukraine to pay the cost."
Washington has presented Ukraine with a 28-point plan backing Russia's major demands, such as ceding more territory, reducing its military size, and preventing NATO membership.
Meeting Between U.S. Officials and Zelensky
On Thursday, senior American military officials met President Zelensky in Kyiv to discuss peace strategies. The U.S. ambassador to Ukraine and the army public affairs chief, part of the delegation, described the meeting as successful and mentioned Washington's request for an "aggressive timeline" to sign the document.
What is Trump's 28-point Plan?
U.S. President Donald Trump's 28-point peace plan for Ukraine has been officially delivered to President Volodymyr Zelensky, causing political waves across Europe and within Kyiv. Prepared with input from both Washington and Moscow, the plan favors Russia.
Ukraine's sovereignty will be confirmed.
A major non-aggression agreement will be made between Russia, Ukraine, and Europe, resolving all confusions from the past 30 years.
Russia is expected not to attack neighboring countries, and NATO will not expand further.
U.S.-mediated talks between Russia and NATO will address security issues and promote global security and future economic cooperation through de-escalation.
Ukraine will receive credible security guarantees.
The Ukrainian armed forces will be limited to 600,000 people.
Ukraine will agree to amend its constitution to prevent NATO membership, with NATO agreeing to a provision barring Ukraine from future inclusion.
NATO agreed not to send troops to Ukraine.
European fighter jets will be stationed in Poland.
The U.S. will receive compensation for guarantees. If Ukraine assaults Russia, it will lose these guarantees.
Ukraine is eligible for EU membership and will receive short-term preferential access to the European market pending this consideration.
A robust global package for rebuilding Ukraine is established, including creating a Ukraine Development Fund to invest in burgeoning industries like technology and artificial intelligence.
Russia will be reintegrated into the global economy.
Frozen funds will be used accordingly.
A joint U.S.-Russian working group on security matters will ensure adherence to all agreement terms.
Russia will legislate its non-aggression policy towards Europe and Ukraine.
The United States and Russia will agree to extend the validity of nuclear non-proliferation and control treaties, including the START I treaty.
Ukraine will agree to become a non-nuclear state under the nuclear non-proliferation treaty.
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant will be launched under IAEA supervision, with power output divided equally between Russia and Ukraine.
Both countries pledge to implement educational programs promoting cultural understanding and tolerance, eradicating racism and discrimination.
Crimea, Luhansk, and Donetsk will be recognized as Russian, including by the United States. Kherson and Zaporizhzhia will be frozen with the line of contact, signifying the de facto acknowledgment. Russia will relinquish control over other agreed areas outside the five regions. The Ukrainian army will withdraw from parts of Donetsk Oblast currently under its control, which will become a neutral demilitarized buffer zone, internationally recognized as Russian Federation territory. Russian forces will not enter this demilitarized zone.
Upon agreeing on future territorial arrangements, both the Russian Federation and Ukraine promise not to change them forcibly. No security guarantees will apply if this commitment is breached.
Russia will not block Ukraine's commercial use of the Dnieper River, and agreements will ensure free grain transport across the Black Sea.
A humanitarian committee will be formed to resolve remaining issues.
Ukraine will hold elections in 100 days.
All parties involved in the conflict will be fully pardoned for their actions during the war and will not pursue future claims or grievances.
This agreement will be legally binding. Implementation oversight and guarantees rest with a Peace Council led by President Donald J. Trump. Violations will be penalized.
Once all parties agree to this memorandum, a ceasefire will be implemented immediately following the agreed withdrawal point by both sides.
