According to The Washington Post, the US and Europe are preparing a peace plan for Ukraine that involves freezing the frontline and NATO-style security guarantees.
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Frans Osinga
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The publication says five key points are being discussed: 🔹Cessation of hostilities along the current frontline, with potential territorial concessions by the parties. 🔹 Security guarantees for Ukraine similar to NATO’s Article 5.
🔹 The reconstruction of Ukraine and compensation for those affected. 🔹 An energy agreement between Ukraine, Russia, and Europe allowing the resumption of Russian oil and gas supplies. 🔹Possible lifting of sanctions against Russia.
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🔴 Russia’s jet-powered Shahed drones can reach speeds up to 600 km/h.
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When everyone in the world understands that prices are rising because of the war in the Middle East. They are rising. They are rising because of the war in the Middle East, because of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, because of these reasons. Everyone understands this," Zelensky emphasized.
