Claims that Ukraine and Russia have reached an agreement on peace terms: Zelensky to sign 'that' deal
It has been claimed that 'many conditions have been agreed upon' for peace between Russia and Ukraine under US mediation. According to reports in foreign media, Zelensky, who will travel to Washington on Friday, will sign an agreement on war reparations with Trump. The agreement reached under US mediation reportedly includes issues such as Ukraine renouncing NATO membership and making territorial concessions.
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Significant progress has been made in negotiations for a peace deal aimed at ending the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. In talks mediated by the US, a major step toward a settlement has been taken as the parties have defined the fundamental terms. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will pay an official visit to the US in the coming days to finalize the agreement.
While some details of the deal are still in the negotiation phase, the core points confirmed so far include Ukraine renouncing NATO membership, the withdrawal of foreign troops from the country, and the making of territorial concessions.
According to a report by the Financial Times (FT), one of the most important articles of the peace deal is Ukraine's renunciation of NATO membership. This point, which Russia has long demanded, played a significant role in the start of the war. By officially abandoning its goal of joining NATO, Ukraine has addressed Russia's concerns on this matter.
Within the scope of the agreement, it was decided that foreign troops currently in Ukraine will be withdrawn and a demilitarized zone will be established in their place. While Ukrainian President Zelensky's request for external military support was rejected, it was stated that NATO forces or US and European troops would not be stationed in the country.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had argued that the war should not end
UKRAINE HAS RELINQUISHED SOME OF ITS TERRITORY
Another important article of the peace deal is Ukraine making territorial concessions. Ukraine has abandoned its goal of reclaiming Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014. Furthermore, it will waive its territorial claims in occupied regions such as Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson.
It is not yet clear what concessions Russia will make. However, it has been stated that Ukraine's expectations from Russia are limited.
According to a report by CNN, an agreement has been reached between Ukraine and the US regarding the sharing of future revenues from the country's mineral resources. According to the agreement, 50 percent of the revenue to be generated from Ukraine's oil, gas, and related logistics resources will be paid to the US as reparations. This fund will be used to invest in projects within Ukraine.
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Olha Stefanishyna, confirming the details of the agreement in a statement to the FT, said:
''This agreement will be an important step for Ukraine's economic recovery.''
The latest situation in the Ukraine War Source: Institute for the Study of War
EMPHASIS THAT 'GOALS HAVE NOT YET BEEN REACHED'
Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador Rodion Miroshnik stated in a press release that Russia has not yet achieved its war goals regarding Ukraine. Miroshnik said, 'The goals of the Special Military Operation have not been achieved. Russia's constitutional territories have not been liberated.'
Russia, which annexed Crimea in 2014, took control of the Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions in 2022. However, not all of these regions are under Russian control.
According to data from the United Nations (UN), the World Bank, and the European Commission, 524 billion dollars are needed for the reconstruction of Ukraine following the Russian invasion. This amount is equivalent to 2.8 times Ukraine's nominal GDP in 2024.
According to the report, the housing, transport, energy, and education sectors were the most damaged areas. 13% of the total housing stock in Ukraine has been damaged or destroyed. Damage to energy infrastructure has increased by 70 percent.
TALKS BETWEEN THE US AND RUSSIA
The US held direct talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia on February 18. However, the fact that Ukraine was not included in these talks caused reactions in Kyiv and Europe. US President Donald Trump stated that preparations for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin are ongoing.
Trump said, ''It is possible for Ukraine to get back the territory it lost, but it will not be easy.'' Trump emphasized that this issue is part of the negotiations with Russia.
NBC News reported that the UK is preparing a plan to deploy a peacekeeping force consisting of 30 thousand European soldiers to Ukraine after the peace deal. This plan was brought to the agenda to ensure Ukraine's security and maintain stability in the region.
Western intelligence officials told NBC about their doubts regarding whether Russia is sincere in the negotiations. According to the report, it was alleged that Russia is using the negotiations to consolidate its territorial gains.