Ukraine, US and Europe develop new plan to end war with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced a new set of proposals aimed at ending the war with Russia. The proposals were developed in close cooperation with envoys of US President Donald Trump, as well as with the involvement of European officials.

Key elements of the plan

According to Zelensky, the newly developed plan includes several concrete steps. First, it envisions a ceasefire between the parties involved in the conflict. Second, the plan calls for a mutual withdrawal of troops from their current positions.

One of the plan's more specific points is that in the territories vacated by withdrawing troops, a so-called "free economic zone" would be established. Further details on how this zone would function, or its precise geographic boundaries, have not yet been made public.

International involvement

The plan's development involved both representatives acting on behalf of US President Trump and European officials, pointing to broader international consensus on the need to find a resolution to the prolonged conflict. Zelensky presented the initiative as joint work by Ukraine, the US and Europe, signaling a coordinated approach to the negotiation process.

It remains unclear how Russia will respond to the plan, and no specific timeline for its possible implementation has been indicated.