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24-Points vs 28-Points

"The Americans are not involving us in this process (transferring the peace plan to Russia - ed.). They act as moderators between the two sides in the war. When the text is finalized, there may be a meeting, or a transfer, and then a meeting with Russia. Unfortunately, we hear signals from Russia that they perceive deviations from the 28-point priority plan negatively," said Oleksandr Bevz, Advisor to the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine and representative of the Ukrainian delegation at negotiations with representatives of European countries and the United States in Geneva, reported.

Bevz reported that according to the results of the negotiations, "the 28-point plan, in the form in which everyone saw it, does not exist." Oleksandr Bevz also stated that the original 28-point US peace plan has undergone significant changes, but there is no final version yet - only a working version exists. Some of the most difficult issues have been taken beyond the technical negotiations in Geneva and must be resolved by the presidents. The Ukrainian delegation insisted on dividing the document into blocks: remove some points, in particular those related to cooperation between the US and Russia, correct others, and leave those that meet national interests. Certain issues require the participation of European partners, in particular regarding the use of frozen Russian assets. Therefore, the current text is only an interim version that will still be finalized, Oleksandr Bevz said.

Amid rumors of a "peace plan," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that to achieve lasting peace in Ukraine, both sides of the war "will have to make difficult compromises." The European Union and the United Kingdom emphasized that the Ukrainian side should be involved in the development of any peace plan, and this plan should not mean the capitulation of Ukraine.

The European 24-point peace plan for Ukraine represents a comprehensive framework designed to achieve a sustainable end to the conflict through a carefully calibrated process of de-escalation and long-term stability. The plan is structurally divided into two interconnected halves: a sequential procedural roadmap for ending active hostilities and a foundational thematic section that establishes the principles for a future peaceful relationship. This dual approach ensures that immediate security concerns are addressed without compromising the long-term vision for a sovereign and secure Ukraine integrated within European structures.

The first half of the plan outlines a meticulous, phased process beginning with an immediate and verifiable ceasefire, which serves as the essential precondition for all subsequent steps. This initial de-escalation is designed to be monitored by international observers, potentially under a UN or OSCE mandate, to build trust between the parties. Following the stabilization of the front lines, the process mandates the coordinated withdrawal of heavy weaponry from contact lines, creating demilitarized zones to reduce the risk of renewed large-scale combat. A critical procedural element involves the exchange of all prisoners of war and detained civilians on an "all-for-all" basis, a vital humanitarian measure. Furthermore, this phase addresses urgent civilian needs by establishing permanent humanitarian corridors for aid delivery and the safe passage of non-combatants, while also initiating the complex task of demining critical infrastructure and agricultural land to enable recovery and the return of displaced populations.

The latter half of the plan transitions from process to principle, establishing the core themes that will define the post-conflict order. A central theme is the unwavering commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The plan explicitly rejects any outcome that legitimizes the alteration of borders by force, framing the full restoration of Ukrainian control as a non-negotiable cornerstone of a just peace. Closely linked to this is the theme of Ukraine's geopolitical future. The plan unambiguously supports Ukraine's sovereign right to pursue integration with Euro-Atlantic institutions, charting a clear path toward future European Union membership and leaving the door open for NATO accession based on the consensus of the Alliance, thereby refusing to impose forced neutrality on Kyiv.

Finally, the plan weaves together the themes of justice, security, and reconstruction. It proposes a mechanism for accountability for war crimes, ensuring that atrocities are not simply overlooked in the pursuit of a political deal. To deter future aggression, the plan calls for strong, internationally backed security guarantees for Ukraine, which would be triggered in the event of any renewed Russian attack. The massive task of rebuilding the country is to be financed in part through the innovative use of frozen Russian sovereign assets, directly linking the cost of reconstruction to the party responsible for the destruction. Sanctions on Russia are treated not as a bargaining chip but as leverage, to be lifted only after a stable peace is implemented and reinstated automatically in case of violation, creating a durable enforcement mechanism for the entire agreement.