US proposes demilitarized zone on the front line in Ukraine and joint management of nuclear power plant in new proposal sent to Russia

President of Ukraine says he reached consensus with the US on key points of peace plan with Russia The United States government proposed the creation of a demilitarized zone on the front line of the war in Ukraine and a joint tripartite management of the Zhaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in a new peace plan sent this Wednesday (24) to Russia. ✅ Follow the g1 international news channel on WhatsApp At a press conference, the President of Ukraine, Voldymyr Zelensky, gave details about the 20-point plan, reformed after days of negotiations between American and Ukrainian delegations in Miami, USA. Among the most important points, Zelensky stated that there is still no consensus on the issue of disputed territories between Ukraine and Russia, the agreement does not veto the country’s entry into NATO and that the US proposed a “potential demilitarized and economic zone” along the current front line. See the points of the proposal below. The Ukrainian leader also said that he asked for a “meeting of leaders” to try to resolve the territorial issue — the most complex subject of the negotiations, according to him — and said he was willing to meet with the President of the United States, Donald Trump. He did not mention Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin said on Wednesday that it had received the new reformed proposal from the US and Ukraine and would prepare a response that would be transmitted to the Americans in the near future. The Russian special envoy for peace negotiations, Kirill Dmitriev, was in Miami in recent days and informed Putin about what was discussed, according to the Russian government. Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky Sputnik/Gavriil Grigorov/Pool via REUTERS, Reuters and Genya Savilov/AFP New 20-point proposal Ukraine’s sovereignty will be reaffirmed; A full and unquestionable non-aggression agreement between Russia and Ukraine, with the establishment of a monitoring mechanism to monitor compliance with this topic; Ukraine will receive robust security guarantees; Ukraine will maintain an Army of up to 800,000 soldiers; The United States, NATO and European countries will provide Ukraine with security guarantees similar to NATO’s Article 5 — a military alliance mutual defense clause; Russia will formalize a policy of non-aggression towards Europe and Ukraine in all necessary laws and documents required for ratification, including approval by a large majority in the State Duma; Ukraine will become a member of the European Union on a specifically defined date and will also receive short-term preferential access to the European market; Ukraine will receive a strong global development package, which will be defined in another agreement that will deal with investment and future prosperity; Various funds will be created to address Ukraine’s economic recovery, its reconstruction of areas and regions damaged in the conflict, and humanitarian issues. The objective will be to raise US$800 billion, the estimated cost of damage caused by Russia, to rebuild Ukraine. Ukraine will accelerate the process of concluding a free trade agreement with the United States; Ukraine is committed to remaining a non-nuclear state in accordance with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant: US suggested that the plant be jointly operated by Ukraine, the United States and Russia, with 33% of each country’s share. Ukraine suggests that the plant be operated equally between the US and Ukraine, with Kiev receiving half of the energy produced and the US allocating the other half as it wishes; Ukraine and Russia commit to implementing educational programs in schools and society that promote understanding and tolerance between different cultures and eliminate racism and prejudice; Territories: The US has proposed demilitarized zones and a free economic zone in the frontline part of the Donetsk region controlled by Ukraine. Russia wants Ukraine to withdraw troops from areas it still controls in Donetsk, and Kiev wants fighting to stop along current lines; After reaching an agreement on future territorial arrangements, both Russia and Ukraine commit not to alter these agreements through the use of force; Russia will not prevent Ukraine from using the Dnipro River and the Black Sea for commercial purposes. A separate maritime agreement for freedom of access and navigation will be concluded between the two. Dnipro’s exit to the sea, at Kinburn, will be demilitarized; A humanitarian committee will be created to resolve outstanding issues, such as the exchange of all remaining prisoners of war, the release of all detained civilians and hostages, and the adoption of measures to address the suffering of victims of the conflict; Ukraine should hold elections as soon as possible after signing the agreement; The agreement will have legal force and its implementation will be monitored and guaranteed by a Peace Council, chaired by President Trump. Ukraine, Europe, NATO, Russia and the United States will be part of this mechanism. Sanctions will be applied in case of violations; Once all parties agree to the agreement, a full ceasefire will immediately come into force. See the videos that are trending on g1

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