Peace the American Way: What Stands in the 28-Point War-Ending Plan
World
Axios has published the full text of the U.S. proposal for ending the war, outlining territorial, military and political conditions for both sides.
The 28-point plan places the crucial territorial provisions in point 21, even though steps on “reintegrating Russia into the global economy” appear much earlier, in point 13.
According to the proposal, Crimea, Luhansk and Donetsk would be recognized de facto as Russian territory. The Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions would be frozen along the current line of contact. Ukraine would withdraw forces from the part of Donetsk region it currently controls — this zone would become a neutral demilitarized buffer formally acknowledged as Russian territory.
For the first time, the document mentions security guarantees for Ukraine, though without specifics. It only states that if Russia invades again, the West will deliver a “strong, coordinated military response” and reimpose all sanctions.
The plan requires Ukraine to amend its Constitution to permanently renounce NATO membership, and NATO must reflect this decision in its own statutes. At the same time, EU membership for Ukraine is allowed.
NATO countries will not deploy troops in Ukraine.
The size of Ukraine’s armed forces will be capped at 600,000 troops (currently 800,000–850,000; pre-war — about 250,000).
Kyiv must maintain its non-nuclear status and hold national elections 100 days after the agreement takes effect.
For Russia, the plan offers gradual sanctions relief, long-term economic agreements with the U.S. — including cooperation in energy and extraction of rare earth minerals in the Arctic — and a possible invitation to return to the G8.
The plan also covers Ukraine’s reconstruction: establishing a Development Fund, rebuilding war-damaged regions, and modernizing gas infrastructure.
According to the proposal, Crimea, Luhansk and Donetsk would be recognized de facto as Russian territory. The Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions would be frozen along the current line of contact. Ukraine would withdraw forces from the part of Donetsk region it currently controls — this zone would become a neutral demilitarized buffer formally acknowledged as Russian territory.
For the first time, the document mentions security guarantees for Ukraine, though without specifics. It only states that if Russia invades again, the West will deliver a “strong, coordinated military response” and reimpose all sanctions.
The plan requires Ukraine to amend its Constitution to permanently renounce NATO membership, and NATO must reflect this decision in its own statutes. At the same time, EU membership for Ukraine is allowed.
NATO countries will not deploy troops in Ukraine.
The size of Ukraine’s armed forces will be capped at 600,000 troops (currently 800,000–850,000; pre-war — about 250,000).
Kyiv must maintain its non-nuclear status and hold national elections 100 days after the agreement takes effect.
For Russia, the plan offers gradual sanctions relief, long-term economic agreements with the U.S. — including cooperation in energy and extraction of rare earth minerals in the Arctic — and a possible invitation to return to the G8.
The plan also covers Ukraine’s reconstruction: establishing a Development Fund, rebuilding war-damaged regions, and modernizing gas infrastructure.
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