Here is the original text of the american proposal for peace between Russia and Ukraine
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON A LASTING PEACE IN UKRAINE
Preamble The United States of America, the Russian Federation, and Ukraine, hereinafter referred to as the Parties, recognizing the need to end the ongoing conflict, achieve a lasting peace, and ensure the security and prosperity of the region, hereby agree to the following terms. This memorandum is drafted to serve as the foundation for a comprehensive peace agreement, to be finalized under the auspices of President Donald J. Trump.
- Immediate Ceasefire: The Parties agree to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire along the current lines of contact, effective upon signature. All military operations, including artillery fire, aerial attacks, and troop movements, shall cease within 24 hours.
- Mutual Withdrawal of Forces: Ukrainian and Russian forces shall withdraw to positions held as of February 23, 2022, within 7 days of the ceasefire. Demilitarized zones of 50 km shall be established along the entire border between Ukraine and Russia.
- Territorial Recognition: Ukraine recognizes Russian sovereignty over Crimea and the entire Donbas region (including Luhansk and Donetsk oblasts in full). No further territorial claims shall be pursued.
- Neutrality Clause: Ukraine commits to permanent neutrality and shall not join any military alliance, including NATO or any equivalent organization. Ukraine shall enshrine this commitment in its constitution.
- Military Limitations: Ukraine’s armed forces shall be limited to 100,000 active personnel and no offensive heavy weaponry beyond defensive needs. Russia agrees to similar transparency measures regarding its forces near the border.
- Security Guarantees: The United States and European allies shall provide Ukraine with NATO-style security guarantees, including rapid response mechanisms, without formal membership. A multilateral treaty shall be signed within 90 days.
- Demilitarization of Black Sea: The Black Sea shall be demilitarized for civilian shipping. Naval forces of all Parties shall be restricted to coastal defense, with international monitoring.
- Economic Reconstruction Fund: A joint U.S.-Ukraine-Russia fund of $500 billion shall be established for Ukraine’s reconstruction, funded by frozen Russian assets and international contributions.
- Lifting of Sanctions: U.S. and EU sanctions on Russia shall be lifted in phases upon verified compliance with this memorandum, starting with non-military sectors.
- Prisoner Exchange: All prisoners of war and detained civilians shall be exchanged on a “all for all” basis within 30 days.
- Return of Deported Children: Russia shall facilitate the immediate and unconditional return of all Ukrainian children forcibly transferred, with UN oversight.
- Humanitarian Access: Unrestricted humanitarian access to all affected areas, including Donbas and Crimea, shall be guaranteed.
- Language and Cultural Rights: In Donbas and Crimea, Russian shall be recognized as an official language alongside Ukrainian. Cultural and educational rights for all ethnic groups shall be protected.
- Media and Information Freedom: Both Ukraine and Russia shall abolish discriminatory measures against each other’s media and ensure free access to information.
- Elections in Disputed Areas: Free and fair elections under international observation shall be held in Donbas and Crimea within 12 months to confirm administrative status.
- Border Security: Joint Ukraine-Russia border patrols, monitored by the UN, shall be established to prevent illicit activities.
- Energy Cooperation: Ukraine shall resume transit of Russian natural gas through its territory on fair terms, with diversification incentives.
- Debt Restructuring: Ukraine’s external debt related to the conflict shall be restructured with international assistance.
- War Crimes Accountability: An international tribunal shall investigate war crimes, with amnesties for low-level combatants. No prosecutions for political leaders without mutual consent.
- Non-Aggression Pact: The Parties shall sign a 50-year non-aggression pact, prohibiting any use of force against each other’s territorial integrity.
- European Involvement: European nations (UK, France, Germany) shall commit to peacekeeping forces in demilitarized zones, up to 20,000 troops.
- U.S. Role: The United States shall lead the Peace Council, providing mediation and enforcement mechanisms.
- Monitoring Mechanism: A Peace Council, chaired by President Donald J. Trump, shall oversee implementation, with quarterly reports to the UN Security Council.
- Timeline for Implementation: Full implementation shall occur within 180 days, with milestones for each phase.
- Dispute Resolution: Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration by the Peace Council.
- Ratification: This memorandum shall be ratified by the legislatures of all Parties within 60 days.
- Legally Binding Nature: This agreement is legally binding. Violations shall trigger automatic reimposition of sanctions and potential military response.
- Entry into Force: Once all Parties agree to this memorandum, the ceasefire shall take effect immediately after both sides retreat to the agreed points to begin implementation of the agreement.
Signed in the presence of President Donald J. Trump [Date: November 2025]
