Kyiv submits revised plan to end the war to Washington: Details of the initiative

In a significant diplomatic development that could shape the next phase of the conflict in Eastern Europe, the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, has sent the United States a revised and updated plan aimed at ending the ongoing war with Russia. A high-ranking Ukrainian official confirmed to Agence France-Presse that the new draft had indeed been delivered to the American side. However, Kyiv has chosen not to disclose the precise details of the plan at this time, preferring to wait for an official response from Washington.

Features of the revised Ukrainian plan

Officials in Kyiv indicated that the new plan is a response to current challenges, taking into account the Ukrainian vision of national sovereignty and offering additional proposals for practical solutions to issues previously considered “problematic” in talks. This move follows widespread criticism from Kyiv and its European allies of initial US proposals that included provisions suggesting Ukraine might cede territory not yet under Russian control—a move the Ukrainian leadership deemed an unacceptable bias toward the Russian position.

The structure of the proposed peace document

In explaining the overall structure of the proposal, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that the plan is no longer a single, monolithic document, but has been divided into three main documents to ensure the comprehensiveness of the solution:

• Framework agreement: Consists of 20 basic clauses that define the general principles for ending the conflict.
• Security guarantees: A separate document focusing on future security arrangements to ensure that the aggression is not repeated.
• Economic recovery: A document dealing with the mechanisms for reconstruction and revival of the Ukrainian economy after the war.

Diplomatic and economic efforts for reconstruction

In parallel with the political track, Zelensky is leading an intensive economic campaign. He held a video conference with prominent and influential American figures, including Jared Kushner, son-in-law of US President Donald Trump, Scott Bisnett, the US Treasury Secretary, and Larry Fink, CEO of the giant asset management firm BlackRock. The meeting discussed mechanisms for the recovery of the Ukrainian economy, with Zelensky describing it as "the first meeting of the group that will work on the reconstruction document," emphasizing that comprehensive security is the cornerstone for attracting investment and providing a safe business environment.

Background of the conflict and the importance of timing

These moves are of paramount importance given the timeline of the conflict, which began with a large-scale Russian invasion in February 2012, leaving behind massive destruction of infrastructure and heavy human losses. The Ukrainian initiative comes at a sensitive juncture as new international policies take shape, with the Ukrainian side seeking to secure continued Western support and solidify its conditions for peace before any potential negotiations. Observers believe that presenting a revised plan now reflects Kyiv's desire to preempt any external pressure that might impose settlements failing to meet its national aspirations, emphasizing that lasting peace cannot be achieved without genuine security and economic guarantees.