The European Union has presented the United States and Ukraine with a comprehensive 24-point counter-proposal aimed at shaping the foundations of a lasting peace agreement with Russia.
Revealed by The Telegraph, the document represents the most detailed and integrated European plan to date, addressing military, political, humanitarian, territorial, and economic dimensions of the conflict.
The proposal comes just before crucial negotiations in Switzerland, where US and Ukrainian officials have already signaled “significant progress.” Below is a complete professional analysis of all 24 points.
1–5. Ceasefire and International Monitoring Mechanisms
1. The EU calls for a complete end to hostilities and the establishment of a permanent basis for durable peace and security.
2. Both sides would commit to an unconditional ceasefire—on land, in the air, and at sea.
3. Immediate technical negotiations would begin on implementing ceasefire monitoring, with the participation of the US and European partners.
4. The ceasefire would be monitored through a US-led international mission using advanced technologies: satellites, drones, and digital surveillance, supported by a flexible on-the-ground component.
5. A formal mechanism would be created for reporting, verifying, and correcting ceasefire violations.
This package forms a credible and enforceable framework aimed at preventing renewed military escalation.
6–8. Humanitarian Measures: Repatriations, Prisoner Exchange, Humanitarian Access
6. Russia would return all illegally deported Ukrainian children unconditionally, under international supervision.
7. A full “all-for-all” prisoner-of-war exchange would be conducted, and Russia would release all detained civilians.
8. Once the ceasefire is stable, humanitarian access—including family visits across the contact line—would be restored.
9–13. Sovereignty and Security Guarantees for Ukraine
9. Ukraine’s sovereignty is reaffirmed, and the country cannot be forced into neutrality.
10. Ukraine would receive legally binding security guarantees, including from the United States, comparable to NATO’s Article 5.
11. No restrictions would be imposed on Ukraine’s armed forces or defense-industry cooperation.
12. Security guarantors would form an ad hoc coalition; Ukraine may freely decide on the presence, equipment, and operations of friendly forces on its territory.
13. Ukraine’s NATO membership remains conditional on Alliance consensus.
This section asserts that Ukraine’s security cannot be negotiated away.
14–15. International Integration
14. Ukraine is confirmed to become a member of the European Union.
15. Ukraine remains a non-nuclear state under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
16–18. Territorial Issues and Post-Negotiation Commitments
16. Territorial issues will be addressed only after a full and unconditional ceasefire is in place.
17. Territorial negotiations will begin from the current line of control.
18. Both sides commit not to alter agreed territorial arrangements by force.
19–20. Strategic Infrastructure Control
19. Ukraine would regain control of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and the Kakhovka Dam through an internationally supervised mechanism.
20. Ukraine would receive unrestricted passage on the Dnipro River and full control of the Kinburn Spit.
21–24. Economic Cooperation, Reconstruction, Sanctions, and European Security Architecture
21. Ukraine and its partners would implement unrestricted economic cooperation aligned with EU market standards.
22. Ukraine would undergo full reconstruction financed by international partners; frozen Russian sovereign assets would remain blocked until Moscow pays full compensation for war damages.
23. EU sanctions imposed since 2014 could be gradually eased only after a sustainable peace is achieved, with automatic reactivation (“snapback”) in case of violations.
24. Separate discussions would begin on a renewed European Security Architecture involving all OSCE member states.
Conclusion
The EU’s 24-point framework is the most comprehensive diplomatic roadmap yet proposed for ending the Russia–Ukraine conflict. By combining verified security measures, humanitarian action, territorial negotiations, economic reconstruction, and a flexible sanctions mechanism, the plan seeks not only to stop the war but to rebuild a stable and integrated European security order.
