the The White House He confirmed on Thursday that he had delivered to Ukraine the peace plan with Russia, which was prepared over the past month and supported by the president Donald Trump. The proposal is being pursued, according to spokeswoman Carolyn Leavitt “Achieving lasting peace” Through an agreement acceptable to both parties.
Levitt explained in a press conference that the American special envoy, Steve WitkoffMinister of Foreign Affairs, Marco RubioHe held talks with delegations from Russia and Ukraine “to understand what they will commit to” with the aim of “achieving lasting peace.”
“We are holding constructive discussions with both sides regarding ending this war,” Levitt said. The spokesman added that the planIt is a good plan for both Russia and Ukraine and should be acceptable to both sides“.
The White House stressed that the Trump administration is “working hard to achieve this.” Levitt noted the “historic success achieved by the president and his team in the Middle East” and noted that it is possible to replicate diplomatic achievements in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
US Secretary of the Army Dan DriscollHe described his meeting with the Ukrainian president as “very optimistic.” Volodymyr ZelenskyWho confirmed that he had officially received the American plan. According to the Ukrainian presidency, it was agreed to “work on the points of the plan in a way that allows for a dignified end to the war.”
“Ukraine has been striving for peace since the first seconds of the Ukrainian invasion, and we support any meaningful proposal that can bring true peace closer.“, highlighted the statement issued by the Kyiv Presidency.
The draft plan contemplates particularly sensitive aspects, such as the transfer of a large part of Donbass to Russia, a territory occupied by Russian forces, and a significant reduction in the capabilities and size of the Ukrainian armed forces. Kyiv’s abandonment of long-range weapons will also be included.
This is the first official confirmation from the White House about the existence of the proposal. Levitt noted that this plan “The matter is under negotiation and is still under review.”But she has the support of President Trump.
A senior American official spoke to him Agence France-Presse He noted, on condition of anonymity, that Ukraine had received the proposal to end the conflict that has been going on for more than three years. The plan includes, according to Ukrainian sources “Recognition of Russian conquests in Ukraine”Which covers about 20% of the territory.
The Ukrainian presidency indicated that Zelensky will discuss with Trump in the coming days “the available diplomatic options and the basic points necessary for peace.” The White House confirmed that a parallel dialogue is being maintained with Russia and Ukraine to determine concrete commitments that will allow the agreement to be implemented.
The announcement represents progress in US efforts to mediate the conflict that began in February 2022, although some points of the proposal, such as transferring territory and reducing the army, raise particular sensitivity in the region and among international analysts.
(Information from Agence France-Presse)
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