Ukraine’s Zelensky unveils a bold peace plan! He's offering to withdraw troops from the east, creating demilitarised zones as part of a 20-point proposal. The plan, hammered out with US envoys in Florida, awaits a Russian response soon. Could this be the blueprint to end the war?

 

This dramatic framework includes security guarantees from the US, NATO, and Europe should Russia invade again. Key focus: the contentious Donbas region. Discussions center on a potential "free economic zone," with Ukraine adamant about retaining control and policing any area vacated by its troops.

 

The updated plan modifies a previous version seen as Kremlin-friendly. Tensions spike as Russia demands Ukraine cede a quarter of its territory in Donetsk. Zelensky stresses a conditional military pullback to maintain balance, while Trump's team pushes for a resolution.

Challenges abound! Putin threatens force if demands aren’t met, but Zelensky believes the US-backed plan leaves Russia with little choice. If rejected, Trump could bolster Ukrainian defenses and tighten sanctions, creating high stakes for Moscow.

 

If the economic zone in Donetsk materializes, it must remain under Ukrainian oversight, with international peacekeepers ensuring stability. A referendum on the peace plan could be Ukraine’s next move, gauging public consent on the future of Donbas.

 

 

 

Key Takeaways

• Zelensky proposes troop withdrawal for peace!
• Tense deliberations as Russia presses territorial demands.
• A make-or-break moment: Will the US plan force Russia’s hand?

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-12-24

 

 

 

 

Finally, a ray of light! I suppose Putin doesn't care about his reputation except as a strongman with nukes.

5 minutes ago, unblocktheplanet said:

Finally, a ray of light! I suppose Putin doesn't care about his reputation except as a strongman with nukes.

Agreed, finally a plan that seems reasonable.

Ah, the little fella again. But here's what's really going to happen. Russia will take and annex everything east of the Dniepr plus Odessa and the Black Sea coast. By force. Ukraine will be left a country bereft of access to the sea, bereft of its most fertile and mineral-rich provinces, bereft of its most industrialized provinces. About as potent if you will as a ladyboy without a cock.

 

The West better come to terms with this. The 20,000 Ukrainian men fleeing the frontlines every month already have.

1 hour ago, stevenl said:

Agreed, finally a plan that seems reasonable.

 

Which will be rejected out of hand by Russia, due to the reality of security guarantees by US/NATO. Russia will automatically reject any plan that involves NATO troops on the ground.

 

Following the annexation of Crimea, unarmed OSCE monitors were in place to report on the movement of heavy arms, as part of the monitoring of the ceasefire. OSCE drones were frequently interfered with, staff were arrested and detained for no reason. OSCE members who happened to be Russian or Ukrainian ended up being arrested by the seperatists, and tried for treason.

 

International funding must not be made available to Russia to rebuild and support activities in the occupied areas. These areas should bleed Russia dry until they realise they have more to lose from retaining them, that gaining from them.

41 minutes ago, Autocan said:

Ah, the little fella again. But here's what's really going to happen. Russia will take and annex everything east of the Dniepr plus Odessa and the Black Sea coast. By force. Ukraine will be left a country bereft of access to the sea, bereft of its most fertile and mineral-rich provinces, bereft of its most industrialized provinces. About as potent if you will as a ladyboy without a cock.

 

The West better come to terms with this. The 20,000 Ukrainian men fleeing the frontlines every month already have.

Putin thanks you for spreading lies for him,

1 hour ago, stevenl said:

Agreed, finally a plan that seems reasonable.

You do realize now that Putin has no interest in peace, and this entire "peace process" Is a cynical dance?

5 minutes ago, Roadsternut said:

 

Which will be rejected out of hand by Russia, due to the reality of security guarantees by US/NATO. Russia will automatically reject any plan that involves NATO troops on the ground.

 

Following the annexation of Crimea, unarmed OSCE monitors were in place to report on the movement of heavy arms, as part of the monitoring of the ceasefire. OSCE drones were frequently interfered with, staff were arrested and detained for no reason. OSCE members who happened to be Russian or Ukrainian ended up being arrested by the seperatists, and tried for treason.

 

International funding must not be made available to Russia to rebuild and support activities in the occupied areas. These areas should bleed Russia dry until they realise they have more to lose from retaining them, that gaining from them.

I would prefer Russia to withdraw completely, made to pay repatriations, return all hostage children, etc. Unfortunately that's not going to happen. From what i hear and see, this is the proposal that comes closer to a proposal acceptable to both parties than any other.

2 minutes ago, stevenl said:

I would prefer Russia to withdraw completely, made to pay repatriations, return all hostage children, etc. Unfortunately that's not going to happen. From what i hear and see, this is the proposal that comes closest to a proposal acceptable to both parties than any other.

Zero chance Putin accepts this EXCEPT if Putin loving Trump finally does the only thing that will force Putin to be more reasonable, stop taking his side, and start applying maximum pressure on him with ACTIONS, not taco BS.