According to multiple outlets, President Trump will attempt to secure a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia by Easter (April 20th).

The leaked, unconfirmed plan detailed Trump’s effort to end the war within 100 days.

Some of the details include:

  • Have Zelensky agree to ceasefire by April 20th
  • Ukraine barred from joining NATO
  • Kyiv to recognize Russian sovereignty on annexed land
  • Establish a European-led demilitarized zone that could include British troops, no American troops involved

Daily Mail reports:

The unconfirmed plans, reported by Ukrainian outlet Strana, have been doing the rounds in ‘political and diplomatic circles’ in Ukraine, and will include a ceasefire by April 20 that would freeze Russia’s steady advance, a ban on Ukraine from joining NATO, and a demand for Kyiv to accept Russian sovereignty on annexed land.

On top of this, Ukrainian troops will be made to leave Russia’s Kursk region, where it launched a counteroffensive in August, while a contingent of European soldiers, which could include British troops, would be asked to police a demilitarised zone. American troops will not be involved in this contingent.

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The EU will reportedly be asked to assist Ukraine in its reconstruction efforts, which may cost as much as $486billion (£392billion) over the next decade according to the German Marshall Fund thinktank.

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has denied the existence of the ceasefire plans and the White House has yet to officially comment on the reports.

But if confirmed, it would see Zelensky and Vladimir Putin sharing a phone call within days before the warring pair meet either in late February or early March. An official ceasefire declaration would then be made on April 20.

A declaration on the agreed parameters for ending the war would then be released by May 9, after which Kyiv would be asked not to extend martial law or mobilise troops.

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Per GB News:

The proposal includes continued US military support for Ukraine and a pathway for EU membership by 2030.

Russian sanctions on energy would be gradually lifted over several years, with special duties on energy being used to fund Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts, estimated at £392billion over the next decade.

The proposed peace process would begin with a phone call between Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin in early February.

A face-to-face meeting between the two leaders would follow in late February or early March.

 

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