The United States and European countries are jointly developing a four-point peace plan to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, according to infohub.kz.
NUR.KZ, citing RBC, reports that an American official familiar with the talks told Washington Post journalist David Ignatius about the joint effort by Washington and Europe on the peace initiative.
"We need to make the problem and its solution bigger to help both sides see what the post-war situation will look like, and then make concessions," the source explained the idea behind the proposal.
According to the official, the peace plan includes four basic components.
The first is security guarantees for Ukraine. The US and European countries would commit to providing military assistance to Ukraine if Russia resumes hostilities. According to the American official, such a mechanism would be similar to Article 5 of the NATO charter on collective defense. He added that this point also envisages Moscow negotiating a security agreement with Europe.
The second is investment in Ukraine's reconstruction and development after the conflict ends. The World Bank and an investment company plan to develop a financing mechanism for rebuilding destroyed areas, supporting families of killed and wounded soldiers, and the Ukrainian economy. Negotiation participants have requested a cost estimate from Kyiv, as well as guarantees that funds will not be "wasted."
The third is economic integration of Russia, Ukraine, and Europe through an energy agreement. One option under consideration involves creating a pipeline for Russian oil and gas supplies to Europe, with profits shared between Russia and Ukraine. According to the American official, this would significantly reduce energy costs for European countries and provide Russia with long-term access to the European energy market. Additionally, the agreement should determine the procedure and timeline for lifting current economic sanctions against Moscow.
The fourth is freezing the conflict along the current line of contact. Russia would have to agree to a ceasefire along the existing front line, retaining control over occupied territories, including the part of Donbas under its control.
Recall that US President Donald Trump previously said Ukraine should find a new leader capable of making deals. Later, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky said he was ready to hold presidential elections if Russia agrees to a 60-day full ceasefire.
In response, Russian President's Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov reminded that Moscow is not in favor of a temporary ceasefire, but of a long-term peace.