Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that a draft peace proposal, developed through intensive negotiations with United States officials in Berlin, could be finalized and presented to Russia within days. Describing the plan as highly workable, Zelenskyy emphasized its potential to conclude the nearly four-year conflict, with American representatives prepared to convey the terms to the Kremlin ahead of possible further discussions in the United States.

The proposal includes significant postwar security guarantees for Ukraine, resembling NATO-like protections, which have gained consensus among Ukraine, Europe, and the United States on approximately 90 percent of the framework. President Donald Trump stated that progress positions the parties closer to a settlement than ever before, highlighting unity demonstrated during the Berlin deliberations involving US envoys, European leaders, and Ukrainian officials.

A central unresolved issue concerns the status of territories occupied by Russian forces, particularly in the Donbas region. Zelenskyy firmly rejected any recognition of Russian control over Donbas areas, stressing that a proposed free economic zone in parts of the region must not imply Russian Federation authority. He underscored that territorial compromises require careful consideration to ensure fairness.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks formal acknowledgment of control over seized regions in four areas plus Crimea, annexed in 2014. Despite momentum in diplomatic efforts, potential obstacles persist, including Russia's response to the security guarantees and territorial provisions outlined in the evolving plan.

Zelenskyy indicated that if Russia declines the proposal, Ukraine anticipates heightened Western support, encompassing stricter sanctions on Moscow and enhanced military aid, such as advanced air defense systems and long-range capabilities. Multiple documents are in preparation, focusing on security frameworks and postwar reconstruction, reflecting optimism amid ongoing high-level engagements.

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