Leaked Russian Peace Plan for Ukraine: Demilitarization and Recognition of Separatist Territories

Recently, a document has surfaced revealing Russia’s initial peace proposal during the early days of its invasion of Ukraine. This six-page plan, comprising 18 articles and four pages of annexes, was obtained by the investigative journalism team of Sistema, a program by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

The document outlines Moscow’s demands, including the demilitarization of Ukraine and the recognition of the independence of the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics. Analysts have described this plan as an almost unconditional capitulation for Kyiv. HuffPost

The leak of this peace plan provides clearer insight into Russia’s intentions at the onset of the conflict and highlights the complexities in negotiations between the two nations. The international community continues to closely monitor the development of these events and their potential implications for regional stability.