The U.S. Ukraine conflict resolution is biased towards Russia

According to a report by the Financial Times, the United States and Russia jointly drafted a draft peace plan for Ukraine, which requires Ukraine to make significant concessions to Russia and limit its military capabilities. The U.S.-Russia peace plan draft is still in the framework agreement stage, but it clearly reflects Moscow's interests, aiming to consolidate its position in the region.

The Financial Times reported that the key provisions of the plan include:

Ukraine gives up Western long-range weapons capable of striking deep targets in Russia.

No foreign troops are allowed to be stationed in Ukraine.

Russian is recognized as an official national language of Ukraine.

The local branch of the Russian Orthodox Church is granted official status.

The number of Ukrainian armed forces may be reduced by about half.

Limiting key categories of weapons in Ukraine, and gradually reducing U.S. military aid.

The Financial Times emphasized that the plan combines "practical suggestions" while being favorable to Russia, granting it political and strategic advantages.

"Some parts of the document are completely unacceptable to Ukrainians," a source familiar with the plan added, stating that if Kyiv implements these conditions, it would face serious restrictions in both military and political fields.

The media noted that the political situation in Kyiv has weakened President Zelenskyy's position. Investigations into corruption among his close allies and dissatisfaction within the "People's Servant" party have brought additional difficulties to the negotiation of the peace plan conditions. Experts believe this provides the U.S. an opportunity to increase pressure on Kyiv, accelerating the passage of documents that are unfavorable to Ukraine and more in line with Moscow's interests.

The U.S. side's main proponent of the U.S.-Russia peace plan draft is envoy Steve Whitcomb, who often disagrees with Kellogg, the Trump special envoy to Ukraine. Reuters reported that Kellogg is likely to leave in January 2016 due to disappointment with the U.S. government's "lack of determination" in pressuring Russia.

Reuters emphasized that Kellogg's resignation will remove a key ally for Kyiv in the Trump administration, as he was more critical of Russia's actions in Ukraine than other U.S. officials.

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