Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that Moscow is prepared to support what he described as a “modernised version” of U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace proposal for ending the Russia–Ukraine conflict. Speaking to members of his security council, Putin said the Kremlin is ready to use the revised 28-point framework—recently submitted by Washington—as a basis for potential negotiations.
Putin noted that the proposal was first raised during U.S.–Russia discussions in Alaska, adding that Moscow had already shown “flexibility” despite challenging demands. He confirmed that the expanded American document had been received and that Russia considers it a “realistic foundation” for talks.
Ukraine rejects concessions
Ukraine has firmly dismissed the plan. President Volodymyr Zelensky, after two days of intensive discussions with NATO leaders, EU officials and U.S. Vice President JD Vance, said Ukraine is facing “one of the most difficult moments” in its history. He insisted that Ukraine will not “betray its own country,” reiterating that its territorial integrity is non-negotiable.
Reports suggest the U.S. proposal offers extensive post-war reconstruction support in exchange for territorial concessions and an immediate ceasefire. Trump’s plan also proposes redirecting billions of dollars in frozen Russian assets into Ukraine’s rebuilding efforts—an idea Moscow has indicated it may consider under specific conditions.
International consultations intensify
Downing Street confirmed that Zelensky, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and several European leaders held urgent talks, agreeing to step up consultations with the U.S. in the coming days. British officials reiterated the need for “a just and lasting peace,” emphasising that any agreement must safeguard Ukraine’s sovereignty and fully involve Kyiv.
Key points of the U.S. proposal
Sources familiar with the document say it begins by reaffirming Ukraine’s sovereignty while requiring both Russia and Ukraine to enter a long-term non-aggression pact with Europe and the United States. The major provisions include:
Russia pledging not to invade neighbouring states.
NATO agreeing not to expand further east.
A U.S.-moderated dialogue between Russia and NATO to ease long-standing security tensions.
Security guarantees for Ukraine, whose military would be capped at 600,000 personnel.
A constitutional amendment in Ukraine permanently ruling out NATO membership.
No NATO troops in Ukraine, but European fighter jets stationed in Poland as part of regional deterrence.
The security guarantee to Ukraine would automatically end if Ukraine launches attacks inside Russia, while any new Russian invasion would restore global sanctions and reverse all concessions granted to Moscow. A Ukrainian missile strike on Moscow or Saint Petersburg would nullify the entire arrangement.
Economic and reconstruction provisions
The plan acknowledges Ukraine’s EU ambitions and grants short-term preferential access to European markets. It outlines a large-scale redevelopment and technology-focused rebuilding programme, backed by a Ukraine Development Fund. The World Bank would coordinate financing, while the U.S. would co-manage Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, including its gas network.
In return, Russia would receive phased sanctions relief and re-entry into the global economy. The plan proposes a renewed U.S.–Russia economic partnership spanning energy, the Arctic, rare-earth minerals, AI, infrastructure and data-centre development. Russia would also be invited back to the former G8.
One contentious element involves frozen Russian assets. The proposal allocates $100 billion of these funds to a U.S.-led reconstruction effort for Ukraine, with the U.S. receiving half of profits from investment projects. Europe would match the $100 billion contribution, while remaining frozen assets would be transferred into a joint U.S.–Russian investment fund.
Security and humanitarian measures
A joint U.S.–Russia task force would enforce the agreement. Russia would enact domestic laws establishing a non-aggression policy toward Europe and Ukraine. Nuclear arms-control treaties such as START would be extended, and Ukraine would reaffirm its non-nuclear status.
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant would be restarted under International Atomic Energy Agency oversight, with its electricity output split equally between Russia and Ukraine.
Both countries would be required to roll out education programmes promoting cultural tolerance and banning extremist ideologies. Ukraine must adopt EU-standard protections for religious and linguistic minorities, while discriminatory policies on media and language would be repealed on both sides.
Territorial arrangements
The plan states that Crimea, Luhansk and Donetsk would be recognised in practice as Russian territory, including by the U.S. Kherson and Zaporizhzhia would remain divided along current frontlines, effectively acknowledging Russian control there. Russia would withdraw from certain other occupied areas, while Ukraine would pull back from parts of Donetsk it still holds. These zones would become demilitarised buffer regions recognised as part of Russia, though Russian troops would not enter them.
Both sides would commit not to alter territorial borders by force. Ukraine’s security guarantees would be void if it violates this provision. Russia would also allow Ukraine unrestricted commercial access to the Dnieper River and Black Sea grain routes.
A humanitarian committee would coordinate prisoner exchanges, return abducted children, support family reunification and assist victims of the conflict.
Implementation and monitoring
Ukraine would be required to hold national elections within 100 days of signing. All wartime actions on both sides would fall under a comprehensive, mutual amnesty. A new international body, the “Board of Peace,” chaired by former U.S. President Donald Trump, would oversee the agreement and impose penalties for violations. A ceasefire would take effect immediately once both armies withdraw to designated positions.
Mixed reactions
Experts warn that while the proposal is detailed, many of its concessions are ones Kyiv has repeatedly rejected. Analysts at Chatham House noted that the $100 billion in reconstruction funding using frozen Russian assets may appeal to Washington, but would amount to a major diplomatic win for the Kremlin.
With Putin endorsing the U.S. framework and Trump preparing to promote it globally, the coming weeks will determine whether the plan evolves into a historic peace accord—or remains an ambitious but unrealised blueprint.
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