Ukraine has outlined its formal negotiating framework ahead of planned peace talks with Russia, set to take place on June 2 in Istanbul, according to a full document seen by Reuters.
The proposal opens with a call for a full and unconditional ceasefire across land, sea, and air as a prerequisite for continued negotiations.
It outlines confidence-building measures, including the unconditional return of deported Ukrainian children, a comprehensive prisoner exchange on an “all-for-all” basis, and the release of civilian hostages.
Ukraine maintains it will not be forced into neutrality and retains the right to pursue EU membership and possible NATO accession, without restrictions on its armed forces or hosting of foreign troops.
On territorial matters, the proposal does not recognise Russian gains since 2014. It states that no final status talks will occur until a full ceasefire is achieved.
The document allows for the phased lifting of sanctions on Russia, tied to compliance, and proposes using frozen Russian assets for reconstruction or reparations.
It also calls for international involvement, including the U.S. and Europe, in both monitoring the ceasefire and supporting implementation.
Following Istanbul, talks would continue with a focus on securing a 30-day renewable ceasefire, prisoner returns, and preparations for a leaders’ summit.
Key topics for the final phase of negotiations include hostilities cessation, security guarantees, territorial issues, economic compensation, and legal enforcement of peace terms.
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