U.S. President Joe Biden’s 28‑point peace plan for Ukraine prompted a Kremlin statement on Monday, in which Russian President Vladimir Putin said the proposals could serve as a basis for lasting peace.
Peace Plan for Ukraine: Proposals Could Form the Basis
The Kremlin said that during a telephone conversation between Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, they reviewed current bilateral cooperation issues, including the situation around Ukraine and U.S. peace proposals. Putin noted that the proposals, as discussed, align with conversations at the U.S.-Russia summit in Alaska and could, in principle, form the basis of a final peace agreement, confirming Russia’s interest in a political and diplomatic solution to the Ukrainian crisis.
Turkey Ready to Participate in All Initiatives
The Kremlin highlighted that Erdogan expressed a willingness to provide any possible assistance in the negotiation process and to use Istanbul as a platform for this purpose. It agreed to intensify Russian‑Turkish contacts on the Ukrainian issue at various levels. The Turkish president’s office reiterated that Turkey would continue efforts to secure a just and lasting peace in the Russian‑Ukrainian war, and that Turkey remains ready to join diplomatic initiatives that facilitate direct contacts and pave the way to regional peace.
European Response to US Plan
The European Council’s emergency summit, held during the EU‑Africa summit in Luanda, Angola, focused on the 28‑point U.S. plan. The proposal includes guarantees of Ukraine’s security, a reduction of its army to 600,000 soldiers, withdrawal of occupied territories, and a path to NATO membership. It suggests that Polish territory could host European fighters, including American aircraft, and that Ukraine’s army would be 800,000 strong. The plan also proposes financial compensation to Kyiv and the freezing of Russian assets until the payment is made, while European safeguards would mirror NATO Article 5, providing military assistance in the event of another Russian attack.
