REPORT: AXIOS, citing sources with direct knowledge of the proposal, reports that the U.S. peace plan for the war in Ukraine is as follows:
- Russia will get De Jure U.S. recognition of Russian control over Crimea and de facto recognition of Russian control over the captured territories in Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson Oblasts.
- Ukraine will not join NATO; however, it could join the European Union.
- All post-2014 sanctions on Russia will be lifted.
- The U.S. will enhance economic cooperation with Russia, particularly in the energy and industrial sectors.
- Ukraine will obtain a "robust security guarantee" with European countries and "like-minded" non-European countries. U.S. participation is not mentioned.
- Russia will return the small parts of Kharkiv Oblast that it holds in the Vovchansk, Lyptsi, Kupyansk, and Borova directions.
- Ukraine will gain unimpeded passage through the Dnipro River.
- Ukraine will receive compensation and assistance for rebuilding. The source of this funding is unknown.
- The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant will be considered as Ukrainian territory, but operated by the U.S. It will supply electricity to both Ukraine and Russia.
- The document also references the U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal.
Additionally, AXIOS reports JD Vance stated that the U.S. will withdraw from its mediation role if they do not receive a positive response. "We have presented a clear and fair proposal to both Russia and Ukraine," he added.
