Zelenskyy reveals the content of 20 points of the peace plan for the first time: what they provide
24 December 12:03
The peace plan, which Ukraine, the United States, and Russia have been discussing for two months now, has 20 points. However, in addition to the basic document, there are also separate annexes by area.
This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to the words of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a meeting with journalists, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports.
Thus, the draft of a peace plan, a political document between Ukraine, the United States, Europe, and the Russians, is currently being discussed. According to Zelensky, the 20 points of the plan contain references to other possible documents.
In addition to the peace plan itself, there are the following documents:
- a trilateral document on security guarantees – Ukraine, the United States, and Europe,
- a bilateral document on security guarantees for Ukraine from the United States.
- the Roadmap for Ukraine’s Prosperity, a document developed with the United States on recovery and economic development that contains a vision of development until 2040.
Peace plan for Ukraine: what is in 20 points
- Confirmation of Ukraine’s sovereignty.
- An unconditional non-aggression agreement between Russia and Ukraine is envisaged. A monitoring mechanism will be established on the contact line.
- Ukraine will receive strong security guarantees.
- The size of the Armed Forces will be kept at 800,000 in peacetime.
- The United States, NATO, and Europe will provide Ukraine with security guarantees similar to Article 5. If the Russian Federation invades Ukraine, there will be a military response and renewed sanctions. If Ukraine invades Russia or opens fire on Russian territory without provocation, the security guarantees will be canceled. If Russia opens fire on Ukraine, the security guarantees will come into force. There was also an addendum about compensation for the US for the guarantees, but now it has been deleted. Bilateral security guarantees are not excluded under this agreement. In particular, the countries of the coalition of the willing can join the security guarantees.
- Russia will enshrine its non-aggression policy toward Europe and Ukraine in all necessary laws.
- Ukraine will become a member of the EU at a specific time and will receive short-term privileged access to the European market. EU membership for Ukraine is part of the security guarantees, we want to fix the date of accession.
- Provides for a strong global development package for Ukraine, which will be defined in a separate investment agreement, including, in particular: a development fund for investment, development of gas infrastructure, reconstruction of territories, mining, natural resources.
- Several funds will be created to address recovery issues. The goal is to attract $800 billion.
- After this agreement is signed, Ukraine will accelerate the process of concluding a free trade agreement with the United States. America’s position is that they are talking about a free trade agreement with Ukraine and a free trade agreement with Russia.
- Ukraine’s non-nuclear status.
- ZAES. No compromise has been found on this issue. The United States proposes joint management between Ukraine, the United States, and the Russians, with the three parties receiving dividends. The US offers 33% for 33% for 33%. And the Americans are the main manager. Ukraine’s compromise offer: ZNPP is operated jointly by the United States and Ukraine – 50/50. But 50% of the electricity produced is given to Ukraine, and the US determines its own distribution for another 50%. At the same time, ZNPP, Enerhodar, and Kakhovka HPP should be demilitarized.
- Ukraine and the Russian Federation undertake to implement educational programs in schools and throughout society that promote understanding and tolerance of different cultures, eliminate racism and prejudice. Ukraine will implement EU rules on religious tolerance and protection of minority languages.
- Territories. The most difficult point. It was proposed as follows – In Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson regions, the line of troops as of the date of this agreement is a de facto recognized line of contact. The Russian Federation must withdraw its troops from Dnipropetrovs’k, Mykolaiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions for this agreement to enter into force.
Ukraine’s position. As Zelenskyy explained, Russia wants Ukraine to withdraw from the Donetsk region, while the United States offers a compromise – a free economic zone. If there is no agreement to “stay where we are,” the free economic zone can only be adopted by referendum. At the same time, Zelenskyy noted that the United States wants a referendum, but, according to him, the entire document should be put to a vote, not a single issue. “A referendum takes at least 60 days. And we need a real 60-day ceasefire. - Once the future territorial arrangements are agreed upon, both Russia and Ukraine undertake not to change these arrangements by force.
- Russia will not prevent Ukraine from using the Dnipro River and the Black Sea for commercial activities. A separate maritime agreement and access agreement will be concluded, covering freedom of navigation and transportation. As part of this agreement , the Kinburn Spit will be demilitarized.
- A humanitarian committee will be set up to resolve open issues. Exchange of prisoners of war for all, return of civilian hostages, including children and political prisoners, and resolution of the problems and suffering of the victims of the conflict.
- Ukraine should hold elections as soon as possible after signing the agreement.
- This agreement will be legally binding. Its implementation will be monitored and guaranteed by the Peace Council, chaired by Trump. Sanctions will be imposed for violations.
- Once all parties agree to this agreement, a full ceasefire will come into effect immediately.
It is also assumed that Ukraine will submit the agreement to the parliament for ratification and/or hold a national referendum for approval. Ukraine may decide to hold elections simultaneously with the referendum.
The agreement will enter into force after both parties fulfill their obligations. The security guarantees will only come into effect if the agreement is fully ratified or approved by a referendum.
Elections and referendum in Ukraine: what is known
As a reminder, Zelenskyy recently stated that the issue of territories should be decided by the people of Ukraine through elections or a referendum. Later, he noted that the issue of a referendum is not currently on the table, and the Ukrainian team is looking for solutions in the negotiations.
As for the election issue, a working group has been formed in the parliament to draft a law. It is about holding elections under martial law. As the Speaker of the Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, explained, it is about the presidential elections and this law will be “one-time”.
