Summary
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed a new peace plan aimed at possibly withdrawing Ukrainian troops from the eastern region, which Russia has demanded. The plan includes security guarantees for Ukraine from the US, NATO, and Europe if Russia invades again. Sensitive territorial issues still need resolution, and options like a demilitarized zone or free economic zone are being considered.
Key Facts
- The new peace plan offers potential Ukrainian troop withdrawal from the east to meet Russian demands.
- The plan was agreed upon by US and Ukrainian officials in Florida.
- Ukraine would receive security guarantees from the US, NATO, and European countries under the plan.
- A 20-point plan updates an earlier 28-point document previously discussed with Russia.
- Russia wants Ukraine to pull out from almost a quarter of its territory in the Donetsk region for peace.
- Discussions include setting up a free economic zone or a demilitarized zone in Ukraine's eastern region.
- Zelensky emphasized the need for Russian troops to leave several Ukrainian regions including Dnipropetrovsk and Mykolaiv.
- The plan discusses setting up an economic zone around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, currently under Russian control.
