The previous draft had sparked criticism for heavily favoring Russia.
European governments have drafted a point-by-point counter-proposal to Trump’s peace plan, offering an alternative framework that maintains Kyiv’s sovereignty while rejecting several elements seen as too favorable to Moscow. The document (via Reuters), prepared by Britain, France and Germany, uses Trump’s 28-point plan as a base but introduces significant revisions, including stricter security guarantees, a higher troop cap for Ukraine, and a different approach to territorial issues. If you want to learn more details.
1. Ukraine’s sovereignty to be reconfirmed.
2. There will be a total and complete non-aggression agreement reached between Russia and Ukraine and NATO. All ambiguities from the last 30 years will be resolved.
3. (Point 3 of U.S. plan is deleted. A draft of that plan seen by Reuters said: „There will be the expectation that Russia will not invade its neighbours and NATO will not expand further“).
4. After a peace agreement is signed, a dialogue between Russia and NATO will convene to address all security concerns and create a de-escalatory environment to ensure global security and increase the opportunity for connectivity and future economic opportunity.
5. Ukraine will receive robust Security Guarantees.
6. Size of Ukraine military to be capped at 800,000 in peacetime.
7. Ukraine joining NATO depends on consensus of NATO members, which does not exist.
8. NATO agrees not to permanently station troops under its command in Ukraine in peacetime.
9. NATO fighter jets will be stationed in Poland.
10. US guarantee that mirrors Article 5.
US to receive compensation for the guarantee.
If Ukraine invades Russia, it forfeits the guarantee.
If Russia invades Ukraine, in addition to a robust coordinated military response, all global sanctions will be restored and any kind of recognition for the new territory and all other benefits from this agreement will be withdrawn.
