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Ukrainian, Western officials discuss “land swaps” between Moscow, Kiev
(MENAFN) According to reports, Ukrainian and Western officials are reportedly discussing a potential peace agreement with Moscow that could involve territorial “land swaps” and the establishment of a demilitarized zone (DMZ) along the front line, aiming to make a settlement more acceptable for Kiev. Sources indicate that talks are ongoing regarding three main documents: a peace plan, security guarantees, and an economic recovery package for Ukraine.
One proposal envisions a demilitarized zone stretching from Russia’s Donetsk Region toward Zaporozhye and Kherson, with heavy weaponry prohibited in a broader rear area. The zone would be “closely monitored, much like the DMZ that divides North and South Korea.”
“Land swaps” between Moscow and Kiev are also considered a key element of the negotiations, with negotiators reportedly “haggling” over how the new borders would be drawn. U.S. officials have indicated that Ukraine may need to concede parts of Donbass to prevent further casualties. These measures are seen as a compromise to make the deal more acceptable to President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has publicly rejected territorial concessions.
As part of the package, Ukraine could potentially join the European Union as early as 2027, with Western officials believing opposition from Hungary could be overcome. EU membership is expected to encourage Kiev to tackle entrenched corruption.
Regarding security, the U.S. would provide NATO-style assurances, with the EU offering similar guarantees, and Ukraine reportedly seeks ratification of the agreement by the U.S. Congress. Negotiations are also ongoing over the future size of the Ukrainian military, described as another sensitive issue.
Moscow has stressed that any lasting settlement would require Ukraine to fully withdraw from four recently annexed Russian regions, commit to staying out of NATO, and implement demilitarization and “denazification” measures.
One proposal envisions a demilitarized zone stretching from Russia’s Donetsk Region toward Zaporozhye and Kherson, with heavy weaponry prohibited in a broader rear area. The zone would be “closely monitored, much like the DMZ that divides North and South Korea.”
“Land swaps” between Moscow and Kiev are also considered a key element of the negotiations, with negotiators reportedly “haggling” over how the new borders would be drawn. U.S. officials have indicated that Ukraine may need to concede parts of Donbass to prevent further casualties. These measures are seen as a compromise to make the deal more acceptable to President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has publicly rejected territorial concessions.
As part of the package, Ukraine could potentially join the European Union as early as 2027, with Western officials believing opposition from Hungary could be overcome. EU membership is expected to encourage Kiev to tackle entrenched corruption.
Regarding security, the U.S. would provide NATO-style assurances, with the EU offering similar guarantees, and Ukraine reportedly seeks ratification of the agreement by the U.S. Congress. Negotiations are also ongoing over the future size of the Ukrainian military, described as another sensitive issue.
Moscow has stressed that any lasting settlement would require Ukraine to fully withdraw from four recently annexed Russian regions, commit to staying out of NATO, and implement demilitarization and “denazification” measures.
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