Europe and Ukraine have drafted a 12‑point roadmap to end the war with Russia, calling for a cease‑fire, security guarantees, and a Trump‑chaired peace council.
Stopping the Fighting and Security Guarantees
The plan’s core principle is a cessation of hostilities along the current front line; both Russia and Ukraine would agree to halt offensive operations and hold their positions.
Concurrently, the plan would launch a peace‑talks phase overseen by a “peace council” chaired by US President Donald Trump.
After a peace agreement, Ukraine is to receive security guarantees from European states and the United States. The proposal also includes a reconstruction fund for damaged infrastructure and a fast‑track path to EU accession.
Return of Deportee Children and Prisoner Exchange
The first actionable item is the return of Ukrainian children who were deported by Russia. All minor victims of forced relocation should be sent back to their families or to Ukrainian state care.
Simultaneously, the plan envisions a comprehensive prisoner exchange: both sides would hand over all combatants in custody, without exceptions or preconditions.
Sanctions and Reconstruction
The draft provides for a phased easing of sanctions against Russia, conditioned on the fulfillment of cease‑fire commitments.
Only after these conditions would the withdrawal of roughly US$300 billion of frozen Russian assets from the West be considered, contingent on Moscow agreeing to co‑finance Ukraine’s rebuilding. If any renewed aggression occurs, sanctions would be reinstated immediately.
Contested Territories and US Role
A major sticking point is the future of occupied territories. Ukrainian and European states would refuse to recognize any annexation by force, focusing on Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhia, and Kherson.
Instead, the plan calls for negotiating the status of these regions without formally admitting them as part of Russia. The peace council, with participation from the US and European countries, would oversee implementation.
President Trump, who repeatedly urged a halt to fighting in the current hotspots, would personally supervise the process.
Moscow Still Unconvinced
Despite the comprehensive proposal, Moscow has not yet agreed to the terms.
