Ukraine would cede Donbas to Russia under US plan: draft seen by AFP

As well as ceding the Donbas, Ukraine would agree to limit its army to 600,000 personnel

Last updated: November 21, 2025 | 03:36

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This aerial handout photograph posted on the official Facebook account of the Donbas Special Forces Battalion of the 18th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine on January 29, 2025 shows heavily damaged buildings in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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Ukraine would give up the eastern Donbas region to Russia under a 28-point peace plan backed by US President Donald Trump, according to a draft seen by AFP on Thursday.

As well as ceding the Donbas, which comprises the Luhansk and Donetsk regions that Ukraine currently holds, Ukraine would agree to limit its army to 600,000 personnel.

European fighter jets would be based in Poland to protect Ukraine, but no NATO troops would be stationed in Ukraine and Kyiv would agree never to join the military alliance, according to the plan.

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