Ukraine, EU, U.S. settle on ceasefire plan to be proposed to Moscow
U.S., EU, and Ukrainian officials have developed a joint plan to end the Russo–Ukrainian war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Aug. 24, as Ukraine celebrated its Independence Day.
On August 24, U.S., European Union, and Ukrainian officials unveiled a joint plan to cease the Russo-Ukrainian war, as outlined by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Ukraine's Independence Day. The proposed agreement entails a ceasefire, a mutual retreat of Russian and Ukrainian forces from the frontline, and the establishment of a buffer zone.
Sources suggest that the American side may introduce further ideas for consideration, pending their timing. Zelenskyy acknowledged the potential for more proposals from Washington, stating that they are eagerly awaiting them.
A Vatican envoy arrived in Russia on August 24, raising speculation that he might deliver the peace proposals to Russian officials. Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican's foreign minister, is set to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on August 25. However, experts remain cautious, pointing out that the likelihood of a quick resolution to the negotiations is slim. Russia has a history of dismissing similar initiatives previously, and Lavrov has maintained that Moscow plans to continue the war.
In his address, Zelenskyy expressed optimism that many Russians yearn for an end to the conflict. According to the Levada Center, an independent polling organization in Russia, a majority (two-thirds) of the population supports peace negotiations. On August 13, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov revealed that Moscow was unaware of any new proposals submitted by Kyiv through Washington regarding the peace process.
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