Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a very clear demand to Ukraine: give up the eastern Donbas region, remain neutral, don’t join NATO, and keep Westerners out of the country.
This information comes from multiple sources close to the Kremlin. Putin outlined these terms during a meeting with the former US president Donald Trump in Alaska with two leaders discussed possible solutions to the war and Ukraine.
Key Points In The Proposal
The key points of the proposal included that Ukraine must fully withdraw from the parts of the Donbas region. It still controls. Russia already controls about 88% of that region. Then Russia may stop advancing and Southern regions like Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, which it already partially controls. Moscow may also return some small areas in Kharkiv, Sumy, and Dnipropetrovsk.
Ukraine must announce its NATO ambitions and seek legally binding commitments from that. NATO will not expand Eastwards. The last proposal was that no Western peacekeeping troops should be deployed in Ukraine. Sources say if Ukraine refuses these terms, the war is expected to continue.
Ukraine’s Response
Ukraine has rejected the proposal, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, withdrawing from Donbas would threaten the survival. He also emphasizes that joining NATO is part of Ukraine’s constitution and key to its security.
US Involvement
Trump expressed hope a peace, stating that Putin wants to win the war. The US is working to arrange future meetings between Russian and Ukrainian leaders. Western leaders, including Britain, France, and Germany, remain sceptical about Russia’s intentions.
The conflict began in 2014, after Russia annexed Crimea, and escalated in 2022 when Russian forces invaded Ukraine. Currently, Russia controls about 1/5 of Ukraine’s territory, roughly the size of the American state of Ohio.
Security Guarantee Discussed
The proposal could include options such as a three-way deal with Russia, Ukraine, and the US, possibly recognised by the UN Security Council. Another option is revisiting the 2022 Istanbul agreements, which discussed Ukrainian neutrality in return for international security guarantees.
FAQs
- In terms of peace, what does Putin want from Ukraine?
For peace, Putin has said to give up Donbas, remain neutral, reject NATO membership, and prevent Western troops from entering Ukraine.
- How has Ukraine responded to Putin’s proposal?
Ukraine has rejected the demands, saying that withdrawing from Donbas threatens national survival, and NATO membership is a key constitutional goal.
- Why did Trump meet Putin?
Trump met Putin to discuss possible ways to end the war and explore peace options.
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