EU and Ukraine Respond to Trump’s Peace Plan

European countries and Ukraine have presented their response to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed peace plan, outlining their terms for ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, Orda.kz reports.

According to Reuters, which reviewed the document, the European proposal is divided into four main sections: ceasefire conditions, security guarantees for Ukraine, territorial issues, and economics.

The plan calls for a “complete and unconditional” ceasefire across land, air, and sea, along with immediate direct negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow, mediated by the U.S. and European states.

The U.S. would be tasked with monitoring the ceasefire. Additionally, Russia would be required to return all civilians and children taken from occupied Ukrainian territories. An “all-for-all” prisoner exchange is also included.

Under the proposal, Ukraine would receive clear security guarantees, including from the United States, and gain the right to apply for European Union membership. While NATO membership is not explicitly guaranteed, there would be no restrictions on the presence of Ukrainian forces or those of security guarantor countries on Ukrainian territory.

Territorial discussions would begin only after a complete ceasefire, based on the current line of control.

Kyiv insists on maintaining control over key infrastructure sites, such as the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (jointly with the U.S.), the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Plant, and ensuring full access to the Dnieper River and the Kinburn Spit.

Economically, the plan includes a proposed “rare earth deal” between Ukraine and the United States. In return, Ukraine would receive firm guarantees of post-war reconstruction and financial compensation, including access to frozen Russian assets.

Sanctions against Russia may be subject to gradual removal, but only after a sustainable peace is achieved.

They would be subject to resumption in the event of a breach of the peace agreement.

Original Author: Nikita Drobny