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The U.S. proposes a demilitarized zone in Donbas. Kyiv refuses to surrender territory. Putin insists it was Russia’s all along.
The new U.S. peace plan calls for creating a demilitarized zone in Donbas, The Economist reported, citing Ukrainian officials. The plan also reportedly envisions Ukraine abandoning its bid to join NATO in exchange for an investment program and European Union membership. Russia would be offered eased sanctions and a partial restoration of ties with the West, possibly including a resumption of gas supplies to Europe and the restart of the Nord Stream pipelines. The Economist said these are only the outlines of the plan, and the details of the discussions remain unknown.