Russia is preparing amendments to the US peace plan for Ukraine

Russia preparing significant amendments to the 20-point US peace plan for Ukraine

Russia plans to make significant amendments to the proposed US A 20-point plan to end the war in Ukraine, In particular, in relation to restrictions for the Ukrainian armed forces. This is reported by the Bloomberg with reference to sources familiar with the negotiations.

Moscow's position

According to the agency, the Kremlin considers the American document only an initial basis for further consultations, because it is does not contain a number of key provisions, The agreement is important for the Russian side, but leaves several fundamental questions unanswered.

Although official assessment Moscow has not yet submitted any proposals to the United States, but Kremlin officials have already discussed the details of the plan with Vladimir Putin. Negotiations with the US side, according to Bloomberg, ongoing.

Key requirements of Russia

Among the main points of concern in Moscow:

• status of the Russian language;

• Restrictions on Ukraine's future weapons;

• lifting of Western sanctions;

• share of frozen assets in russia in Western countries.

Context.

Bloomberg's article comes amid active diplomatic contacts between the United States, its European partners, and the parties to the war. The US plan is seen as an attempt to start the negotiation process, However, the positions of the parties remain significantly different, especially with regard to security guarantees and sanctions pressure.