Kyiv has unveiled a detailed 20-point peace proposal,developed in collaboration with the United States,aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict with Russia. The plan, presented by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday, seeks too establish a lasting peace through security guarantees, economic reconstruction, and a commitment to international law. With the war entering its third year, the proposal-and Moscow’s anticipated response-represents a critical juncture in efforts to de-escalate the crisis and secure a path toward a potential ceasefire.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has detailed a new peace plan, spearheaded by the United States, aimed at ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. Zelenskyy stated that the plan has been agreed upon by negotiators from Kyiv and Washington and has been submitted to Moscow for consideration.
According to reports from AFP on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, the proposal will be accompanied by additional bilateral agreements between the United States and Ukraine concerning security guarantees and reconstruction efforts. While Zelenskyy did not release the full draft document, he outlined its key components in a briefing for journalists.
Here are the 20 points Zelenskyy presented regarding the proposed peace agreement:
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1. The sovereignty of Ukraine will be reaffirmed. All signatories to the agreement will acknowledge Ukraine as an independent nation.
2. The document will serve as a full and unconditional non-aggression pact between Russia and Ukraine. To support a lasting peace, a monitoring mechanism will be established to oversee the line of contact using space-based, unmanned surveillance, ensuring early warning of violations and conflict resolution. Technical teams will finalize the details.
3. Ukraine will receive robust security guarantees.
4. The Armed Forces of Ukraine will maintain a peacetime strength of 800,000 personnel.
5. The United States, NATO, and European signatory nations will provide security assurances to Ukraine mirroring Article 5:
a. In the event of a Russian attack on Ukraine, a coordinated military response, alongside the full reinstatement of global sanctions against Russia, will be implemented.
b. Should Ukraine initiate an unprovoked attack on Russia or open fire on Russian territory, the security guarantees will be considered null and void. Conversely, if Russia attacks Ukraine, the guarantees will apply.
c. Bilateral security guarantees are not excluded under the terms of this agreement.
6. Russia will formally adopt a policy of non-aggression towards both Europe and Ukraine through necessary legislation and ratification documents.
7. Ukraine will become a member of the European Union within a specified timeframe and will receive privileged short-term access to European markets.
8. A comprehensive global reconstruction package for Ukraine will be established, detailed in a separate agreement covering investment and future prosperity. This will encompass various economic sectors, including, but not limited to:
a. The creation of a Ukrainian Development Fund to invest in high-growth sectors, including technology, data centers, and artificial intelligence.
b. The United States and U.S. companies will collaborate with Ukraine to jointly invest in the recovery, development, modernization, and operation of Ukraine’s gas infrastructure, including pipelines and storage facilities.
c. Joint efforts will be undertaken to reconstruct war-affected areas, aiming to restore, rebuild, and modernize cities and residential areas.
d. Infrastructure development.
e. Mineral and natural resource extraction.
f. The World Bank will provide a dedicated financing package to accelerate these efforts.
g. A high-level working group will be formed, including the appointment of a leading global financial figure as a prosperity administrator, to oversee the implementation of a strategic recovery plan and maximize future prosperity opportunities.
9. Dedicated funding mechanisms will be established to address Ukraine’s economic recovery, the reconstruction of damaged regions, and humanitarian concerns.
a. The United States and European nations will create a capital and grant fund targeting $200 billion for transparent and effective investment in Ukraine.
b. A range of capital investments and other financial instruments will be deployed for Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction. Global reconstruction institutions will utilize mechanisms to strengthen and facilitate these efforts.
c. Ukraine will implement the highest global standards to attract foreign direct investment.
d. Ukraine is entitled to compensation for damages incurred.
10. Upon reaching this agreement, Ukraine will expedite the process of finalizing a free trade agreement with the United States.
11. Ukraine reaffirms its commitment to remaining a non-nuclear state in accordance with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
12. The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant will be jointly operated by three nations: Ukraine, the United States, and Russia.
13. Both countries commit to implementing educational programs in schools and throughout society that promote understanding and tolerance of different cultures and eliminate racism and prejudice. Ukraine will adopt European Union rules on religious tolerance and the protection of minority languages.
14. In the Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions, the lines of troop deployment on the date of this agreement are de facto recognized as the line of contact:
a. The parties involved affirm that this represents the current line of contact.
b. Working groups will convene to determine any necessary troop redeployment to end the conflict and to establish parameters for potential future special economic zones.
c. Once an equitable basis for troop movement is established, international forces will be deployed along the line of contact to monitor compliance with the agreement. Should a decision be made to form such zones, it will require specific approval from the Ukrainian parliament or a referendum.
d. The Russian Federation must withdraw its forces from the Dnipropetrovsk, Mykolaiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions for this agreement to take effect.
e. The parties agree to adhere to the rules, guarantees, and obligations of the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their additional protocols, which apply fully in the territories, including universally recognized human rights.
15. Upon reaching an agreement on future territorial arrangements, both the Russian Federation and Ukraine pledge not to alter this agreement through force.
16. Russia will not obstruct Ukraine’s use of the Dnipro River and the Black Sea for commercial purposes.
17. A humanitarian committee will be formed to resolve outstanding issues.
a. All remaining prisoners of war, including those sentenced by the Russian system from 2014 to the present, will be exchanged comprehensively.
b. All civilians and hostages held, including children and political prisoners, will be returned.
c. Measures will be taken to address the problems and suffering of victims of the conflict.
18. Ukraine will hold elections as soon as possible after the agreement is signed.
19. This agreement is legally binding. Its implementation will be monitored and guaranteed by a Peace Council led by President Trump. Ukraine, Europe, NATO, Russia, and the United States will be part of this mechanism. Sanctions will be applied in the event of violations.
20. Once all parties agree to this agreement, a full ceasefire will take effect immediately.
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