Russia submits draft peace treaty: New concessions revealed
Russia has submitted a draft peace treaty with Ukraine to the United States. The document includes provisions that contradict the Kremlin's previous propaganda narrative, claims Dmytro Gordon, one of Ukraine's most popular journalists. Gordon, who has been placed on Russia's wanted list, has revealed details of the alleged document.
According to Gordon, the treaty draft was handed over to U.S. authorities a few days ago by Vladimir Kolokoltsev, the Russian Minister of Internal Affairs. The document stipulates an immediate ceasefire.
The draft includes points consistent with the Kremlin's previous narrative. Ukrainians would have to recognize the Donetsk and Luhansk regions as part of the Russian Federation. Kyiv would also be obliged to include the so-called status of a neutral state in its constitution, which would block the possibility of joining NATO and other military alliances.
A provision previously mentioned by the Russian dictator also concerns a "peacetime army" in Ukraine. The Ukrainian Armed Forces could not exceed 350,000 soldiers and would have to limit military resources, including to 125 combat aircraft.
"Specially demilitarized territory"
The document also includes several points that could be interpreted as "concessions" from the Kremlin.
One of them is the status of Crimea, a territory currently occupied by Russia. According to the document, Crimea would become a "specially demilitarized territory" under dual control by Ukraine and the Russian Federation. This means both Ukraine and Russia would have control over this area. The document also states that Ukrainian authorities would commit to not blocking water supplies to the Crimean peninsula.
Another point not part of the typical Russian propaganda narrative is the proposal regarding the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. According to the draft, the power plant would come under Ukrainian control.
Additionally, the document proposes the creation of a 100-kilometre demilitarized zone along the Dnipro River, extending to the Black Sea.
Russia would agree to Ukraine in the European Union
The document also contains provisions regarding Ukraine's accession to the European Union, to which the Russian Federation would agree. This would represent a significant departure from the Kremlin's previous policy, which had been vehemently opposed to Ukraine's integration with the European Union.
The draft treaty also includes provisions concerning sanctions imposed on Russia's oil and gas sector and its banking system. After the signing of the document, these sanctions would be immediately lifted.
Negotiations with the participation of the USA, China, and the EU
Moreover, the document calls for an immediate ceasefire. The decision to cease fire would be made simultaneously with the commencement of negotiations.
These talks would involve Russia, the United States, China, the European Union, and Ukraine representatives.
