A leaked draft of a 12-point peace plan for Ukraine has appeared online, reportedly published by journalists from Radio Free Europe’s European service. The document’s central principle is to first establish a ceasefire, followed by other steps towards conflict resolution.
The plan is divided into two phases. The first phase includes the initiation of a truce, with the ceasefire to take effect 2-4 hours after both sides accept the plan. The frontline will be frozen at its current positions at the time of the ceasefire. The process would be monitored via satellites, drones, and other advanced technology, with US involvement. Both Russia and Ukraine would commit to not attempting to reclaim territories or advance their positions.
The draft also addresses the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, proposing it be transferred from Russian to third-party administration. Some symbolic sanctions against Russia would be lifted gradually upon sustained peace, and Russia could be allowed to rejoin certain international, primarily European, organizations.
A 'Peace Council,' headed by Donald Trump, would be created to oversee the implementation of the final plan. The second phase involves peace talks on a final demarcation line, monitored by an international commission. Frozen Russian assets would fund Ukraine’s reconstruction, and phased sanction removal is foreseen, provided agreements are met. Security guarantees, a cultural dialogue, and the creation of a rebuilding fund are also proposed.
Experts and journalists, however, remain skeptical about the practicality of this plan, noting it largely benefits Russia and contains several controversial compromises. Ukrainian and European officials have not yet commented on the draft. According to the Ukrainian President’s Office, work continues on an official peace plan to be jointly agreed upon by Ukraine, the US, and the EU.
