News|Russia-Ukraine warZelenskyy unveils details of new peace plan, seeks Trump talks on territoryPresident says negotiators secured gains on issues like army numbers, but control of Donbas ‘most difficult point’.
## Peace Plan Negotiations: Ukraine and United States
Peace Plan Negotiations: Ukraine and United States
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed a meeting with United States President Donald Trump to discuss unresolved issues as negotiations progress towards a peace plan, aimed at ending the conflict following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
During a briefing on Tuesday, Zelenskyy indicated that negotiators from Ukraine and the US have reached consensus on several aspects of the plan. However, territorial control in Ukraine's eastern regions remains a significant point of contention.
Zelenskyy expressed readiness for a high-level meeting to address sensitive matters, particularly territorial issues, which require direct discussion among leaders.
The negotiations, which recently took place in Florida, focused on a 20-point framework that is under review by Russia. The framework includes maintaining Ukraine's peacetime military strength at 800,000 troops, with security guarantees provided by the US and European allies.
During a briefing on Tuesday, Zelenskyy indicated that negotiators from Ukraine and the US have reached consensus on several aspects of the plan.
However, disagreements persist over the control of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. While Ukraine proposes maintaining current battle lines, Russia demands a withdrawal of Ukrainian forces. The US has suggested transforming disputed areas into free economic zones, contingent upon a referendum.
The status of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant remains unresolved, with proposals for an economic zone in the area under discussion.
The draft agreement outlines the withdrawal of Russian forces from several regions, and the deployment of international troops along the contact line to monitor compliance.
Additional provisions include robust security guarantees for Ukraine, akin to NATO's Article 5, and a mechanism for monitoring ceasefire compliance using advanced technologies.
The agreement proposes Ukraine's membership in the European Union by a specified date, post-agreement elections, and an expedited free trade agreement with the US. It also includes reconstruction funds and economic investments, with Ukraine determining fund allocation priorities in controlled regions.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.