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Ukrainian and European peace deal counterproposals to US at talks in London

Servicemen of the 65th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces install an anti-drone protection on a YPR-806 PRBRG (Pantser-Rups Berging) armored repair and recovery vehicle, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine April 24, 2025. Andriy Andriyenko/Press Service of the 65th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces/Handout via REUTERS LONDON - Reuters has seen the text of a set of proposals on how to end Russia's war in Ukraine that were given to the U.S. side on Wednesday by Ukrainian and European officials at talks in London. The text of the document is published in full with no changes. OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE Russia-Ukraine Deal Framework Ceasefire: * Commit to a full and unconditional ceasefire in the sky,on land and at sea. * Both sides immediately enter into negotiations ontechnical implementation with the participation of the US andEuropean countries. This is in parallel to preparation of theagenda and modalities for a full peace deal. * Ceasefire monitoring, led by the US and supported bythird countries. * Russia must unconditionally return all deported andillegally displaced Ukrainian children. Exchange of allprisoners of war (the principle of "all for all"). Russia mustrelease all civilian prisoners. Security guarantees for Ukraine: * Ukraine receives robust security guarantees includingfrom the US (Article 5-like agreement), while there is noconsensus among Allies on NATO membership. * No restrictions on the Ukrainian Defense Forces. * The guarantor states will be an ad hoc group of Europeancountries and willing non-European countries. No restrictions onthe presence, weapons and operations of friendly foreign forceson the territory of Ukraine. * Ukraine pursues accession to the EU. Territory: * Territorial issues will be discussed and resolved aftera full and unconditional ceasefire. * Territorial negotiations start from the basis of theline of control. * Ukraine regains control of the Zaporizhzhia NuclearPower Plant with US involvement, and also the Kakhovka Dam * Ukraine enjoys unhindered passages on the Dnieper Riverand control of the KinburnSpit. Economics: * US and Ukraine implement economic cooperation/mineralsagreement. * Ukraine will be fully reconstructed and compensatedfinancially, including through Russian sovereign assets thatwill remain frozen until Russia compensates damage to Ukraine. * US sanctions imposed on Russia since 2014 may be subjectto gradual easing after a sustainable peace is achieved andsubject to resumption in the event of a breach of the peaceagreement (snapback). REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.