The United States is actively promoting a new peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia, which provides for a ceasefire in exchange for easing sanctions against Moscow. Russia's main demands include control over Donbas, international recognition of the occupied territories, and the lifting of sanctions. The Ukrainian side does not receive clear security guarantees, which poses serious risks to future stability.
US initiates new deal between Ukraine and Russia
Washington, according to sources, is developing a scheme truce between Ukraine and Russia, which provides for significant concessions for Moscow. As reported by Kyiv Independent, The US is ready to discuss some of the demands of the Russian side, including control over Donbas, international recognition of the occupied territories, including Zaporizhzhya NPP, and lifting of sanctions against Russia.
In this process, the Ukrainian side does not receive clear security guarantees, which is becoming a major topic of discussion in Kyiv. The main risk is the lack of mechanisms to prevent a new invasion by Russia if the war is «frozen» on the proposed terms.
Main requirements and positions of the parties
Russia insists on control over Donbas, international recognition of the occupied territories, and the complete lifting of sanctions. The US, according to sources, does not rule out compromises on these demands to ensure a quick foreign policy result.
The Ukrainian side is left without clear security guarantees in the proposed scheme, which is a cause for serious concern in government circles. Kyiv believes that such a truce could give Russia a strategic advantage and allow it to regroup for a new phase of hostilities.
Prospects and risks for Ukraine
The option of «freezing» the war without creating effective mechanisms to prevent a future Russian invasion is being discussed. This creates significant risks for Ukraine's national security and increases uncertainty about the future status of the occupied territories.
Some sources point out that the US may increase pressure on Kyiv closer to the US election cycle in order to achieve a foreign policy result in the form of a signed agreement. Such an approach could leave Ukraine with no real leverage over future security.
Why it matters
For Moscow, a ceasefire in exchange for sanctions relief could be a strategic compromise that does not provide Ukraine with long-term security. The absence of guarantees creates a risk of a repeat of Russian aggression after a short pause.
For Ukrainian society and the government, the issue of security guarantees is a key one. Any agreement that does not contain clear security mechanisms could lead to the loss of territory and increased Russian influence in the region.
The international community is closely monitoring this process, as the decisions made today affect the security of not only Ukraine but the whole of Europe.
