After Trump took office, the US and Russia have had frequent interactions, aiming to bypass Ukraine and Europe to privately reach a settlement for the Ukraine-Russia conflict. At the same time, Europe and Ukraine are united in their opposition, unwilling to be set up, but instead actively controlling their own fate and expressing their own voices.

Previously, Bloomberg News reported that Ukraine and Europe are jointly drafting a 12-point peace plan for Ukraine and Russia, countering Putin's demand for a 'territory for peace' agreement with the United States. On October 29, the European "Radio Free" published an article revealing the detailed content of the European version of the peace plan. The entire plan is divided into two stages: the ceasefire and truce stage, and the peace negotiation and post-war reconstruction stage. It is worth noting that this document is currently a draft version, which is the result of continuous discussions by the "voluntary alliance" since this spring, and has not yet been discussed at the highest level.

Here are the specific contents of the plan:

Stage One: Ceasefire and Truce

1. Initiate a ceasefire.

Combat actions will be stopped within 24 hours after both sides formally accept the plan.

2. Freeze the frontline.

The front line will be fixed on the actual control line at the start of the ceasefire.

3. Monitoring mechanism.

The ceasefire monitoring work will be immediately initiated, led by the United States, and monitored using technical means such as satellites and drones.

4. No mutual attacks.

During the ceasefire, Ukraine and Russia shall not launch attacks against each other or attempt to reclaim new territories.

5. Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant.

It is recommended that the nuclear power plant currently under Russian control be transferred to a third party (not yet specified), and negotiations should be initiated to discuss the issue of its return to Ukrainian control.

6. Rebuilding trust and easing sanctions.

The plan envisions promoting the process through "confidence-building measures," such as lifting some symbolic sanctions after a certain period of ceasefire.

7. Russia's return to international organizations.

Russia will be readmitted to international organizations from which it was excluded.

8. Trump presides over the "Peace Council."

During the ceasefire, a "Peace Council" chaired by Trump will be established to oversee the implementation of the final peace agreement.

Stage Two: Peace Negotiations and Post-War Reconstruction

9. Final contact line.

The final temporary contact line will be determined during the peace negotiations and remain unchanged until a permanent governance plan for the occupied areas is reached.

A demilitarized security zone will be established along the contact line, supervised by an international committee.

10. Security guarantees.

The international community will provide security guarantees for Ukraine, but the specific mechanisms have not been clearly defined.

11. Cultural exchange.

High-level cultural and language dialogue between Kyiv and Moscow will be initiated, aiming to enhance mutual understanding, respect for linguistic, cultural, and religious diversity.

12. Funding mechanism.

A "Ukraine Reconstruction Fund" will be established, with funding sources including frozen Russian assets.

As the plan is implemented, sanctions on Russia will be gradually lifted.

Ukraine and Russia will negotiate war compensation issues through this fund mechanism.

At the same time, it is stipulated that once Russia attacks Ukraine again, all sanctions and isolation measures will automatically resume and take effect.

From the above content, it can be seen that the plan is more favorable to Ukraine. The provisions regarding the disposal of the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant and post-war compensation are almost impossible for Russia to accept. The final solution to the Ukraine-Russia conflict will be decided by the opinions and suggestions of the United States. Although Europe wants to take control of its own destiny, the reality is harsh.

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