Kyiv’s delegation has prepared proposals for the upcoming round of negotiations with Moscow, scheduled for June 2nd. The proposals outline several key conditions and objectives for a potential peaceful settlement.

A complete and unconditional ceasefire for 30 days, with the possibility of extension and guarantees from the United States and other countries, is a prerequisite for negotiations. This would allow for a period of de-escalation and create a more conducive environment for dialogue. The return of all displaced persons, including children, and an exchange of prisoners on an “all for all” basis are also demanded.

Kyiv seeks security guarantees and the involvement of the international community. The absence of restrictions on the size or other parameters of the Ukrainian armed forces, the possibility of moving to the EU, and the option of joining NATO if consensus is reached within the alliance are further points.

Ukraine’s roadmap stipulates that the international community should not recognize new Russian regions that have joined since February 2014. Negotiations should start from the current line of contact. The plan includes a gradual lifting of sanctions and the use of frozen Russian assets. A meeting between the leaders of Ukraine and Russia is envisioned to develop key aspects of a final peaceful settlement.

The second round of negotiations follows an earlier round in mid-May, which resulted in a prisoner exchange. The Kremlin announced on May 28th that it had almost completed its own memorandum on Ukraine, outlining possible settlement terms and conditions for a temporary ceasefire. Prior to the scheduled negotiations, railway attacks occurred in the Bryansk and Kursk regions, resulting in casualties. Drone attacks also targeted airfields in several Russian regions, which were classified by the Ministry of Defense as terrorist attacks.