Exclusive: What’s Inside the New U.S. 20-Point Russia–Ukraine Peace Plan
Ukrainian media have obtained a new 20-point peace proposal delivered by the United States to Kyiv, revealing Washington’s latest vision for ending the Russia–Ukraine war. The document updates an earlier 28-point plan and outlines new territorial arrangements, demilitarization measures, and long-term security structures.
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Territorial Integrity: The Core of the Negotiations
Territory remains the most sensitive and difficult issue. According to the leaked document, the United States acknowledges Russia’s control over Crimea, Luhansk, and Donetsk for the foreseeable future, with any change in status permitted only through diplomacy—not force.
A notable revision removes earlier language that would have implied international recognition of a 30% neutral buffer zone in Donetsk as belonging to Russia. Instead, both sides would withdraw behind a yet-to-be-determined administrative boundary, creating a demilitarized corridor monitored internationally.
In the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions, the plan effectively keeps the current line of contact in place, freezing the frontline much as it exists today.
Required Withdrawals and Security Commitments
The proposal obligates Russia to withdraw from all occupied territories outside the five named regions, restoring Ukrainian control over these areas. Once territorial arrangements are finalized, both Kyiv and Moscow would sign a binding pledge not to attempt to modify borders by force, establishing a foundation aimed at preventing renewed conflict.
Although not fully disclosed in the leak, additional points reportedly address limits on the size of Ukraine’s armed forces, a long-term security guarantee framework, and procedures for future elections in contested regions.
Energy & Nuclear Safety: Zaporizhzhia at the Center
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant remains a focal point due to its strategic and symbolic importance. The U.S. proposal includes a dedicated mechanism for placing the plant under enhanced international supervision, reducing the risk of sabotage or escalation while negotiations proceed.
Frozen Assets and Ukraine’s Reconstruction
The new plan connects political settlement with financial reconstruction. One component includes unlocking frozen Russian state assets to fund Ukraine’s rebuilding efforts. These funds would be tied to compliance: Russia’s access to any portion of the assets would depend on meeting agreed-upon milestones.
Western officials view this structure as a way to ensure that any peace deal has enforceable economic leverage.
A Framework, Not a Final Deal
The proposal is not yet an agreement but rather a working blueprint. Ukrainian leaders have acknowledged pressure from multiple sides, even as Kyiv maintains its public stance that territorial concessions remain unacceptable.
The revised U.S. plan offers a more detailed structure than previous drafts, signaling Washington’s intention to move negotiations forward — even as the conflict’s trajectory remains uncertain.
