Polish website Onet has published alleged terms of a possible peace settlement in the Russia-Ukraine war, said to have been proposed by the US. Reportedly, the deal includes keeping occupied territories under Russian control for 100 years, lifting most sanctions, Russia’s return to energy markets, and Ukraine’s NATO membership question remaining open. There are currently no official confirmations from either the US or Russia.
Meanwhile, Russian sources announced preparations for a Putin-Trump meeting, naming Turkey, Hungary, or Saudi Arabia as possible locations.
A recent Gallup poll indicates 70% of Ukrainians want the war to end as soon as possible, but 76% categorically reject a Russian peace plan that amounts to Ukraine’s capitulation. The most acceptable option for Ukrainians is a joint Europe-Ukraine peace plan.
Additionally, Ukraine’s government is preparing for intensified mobilization, and conscription officials are required to wear body cameras starting September. At the same time, Russia faces deepening economic problems: the central bank projects zero growth, and its car industry is reliant on Chinese imports.
Western analysts note a split among Russian elites between those in favor of prolonging the war and those seeking an end due to economic troubles. Amidst international diplomatic efforts, Ukraine debates various peace scenarios and, as polling shows, supports peace but not on the aggressor’s terms.
