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The claim that US officials are preparing a plan to end the Russia-Ukraine War

It has been claimed that, within the scope of the US mediation efforts, proposals such as a demilitarized zone in Donbas and giving up NATO membership have been put on the agenda.

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According to The Economist, the alleged plan presented by the USA to end the Russia-Ukraine War includes items such as a demilitarized zone in Donbas, the easing of sanctions and Ukraine's renunciation of NATO membership.

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While the war between Russia and Ukraine continues, the US administration continues to search for a solution. On October 21, St. High-level contacts took place in St. Petersburg.

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The Economist published a news article about the Russia-Ukraine War and the mediation efforts of the USA.

Speaking to The Economist, Ukrainian officials stated that they did not know all the details of the latest proposals, but the general framework of the proposed agreement was "familiar".

It was claimed that the plan envisages the creation of a demilitarized zone in Donbas, the establishment of commercial agreements between Russia and the USA, the easing of sanctions against Moscow and the normalization of political relations.

It was claimed that Ukraine was offered an investment package and membership to the European Union in exchange for giving up its membership in NATO.

The news also claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin was advised to restart the sale of Russian natural gas to Europe and reactivate the Nord Stream pipeline.

A US source whose opinion was quoted in the news argued that US President Donald Trump "was not trying to force Ukraine to surrender".

Putin and US President Donald Trump's Special Representative Steve Witkoff will visit Russia's St. Petersburg on October 21 to discuss the search for a solution to end the war in Ukraine. They met in St. Petersburg.

Open Questions

Will the Ukrainian administration officially accept these offers?
What will be Russia's final concession in exchange for sanctions relief?