By LEVI JOHNSON
A leaked peace proposal from Vladimir Putin at the onset of the Ukraine war reveals controversial demands that would have disarmed and isolated Ukraine. Read what the plan truly contained.
📰 Leaked Peace Proposal From Vladimir Putin Raises Red Flags Over Ukraine’s Sovereignty
A leaked peace treaty between Russia and Ukraine, proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin in March 2022, has come to light—and experts say it was far from a genuine diplomatic effort. The document, revealed by Systema, part of Radio Free Europe, and reported by HuffPost, shows an agenda aimed at disarming Ukraine and weakening its sovereignty rather than fostering peace.
The proposal was presented on March 7, 2022, in Belavezha, Belarus, during the third round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine—just 11 days after Russia launched its full-scale invasion.
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🛑 Experts Call Vladimir Putin’s Peace Plan a “Blueprint for Ukraine’s Destruction”
In a scathing analysis published by the Atlantic Council, editor Peter Dickinson describes the treaty as a “blueprint for the destruction of Ukraine.”
He argues that if Ukraine had agreed to the terms, it would have been left:
- Partitioned, losing control of several territories
- Disarmed, with a drastically reduced military
- Internationally isolated, restricted from alliances or defense pacts
- Incapable of defending itself from further Russian aggression
🔍 Terms of the Treaty: What Russia Demanded from Ukraine
The Vladimir Putin Ukraine peace plan, according to the leaked document, contained the following controversial clauses:
1. Demilitarization of Ukraine
- Ukraine would reduce its army to just 50,000 troops, including only 1,500 officers.
- No foreign military bases or troops would be allowed on Ukrainian territory.
- All military infrastructure operated by foreign partners would be banned.
For comparison, Ukraine currently maintains about 900,000 active troops, as per Statista.
2. Recognition of Separatist Territories
- Ukraine would formally acknowledge the independence of the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics, even in regions currently under Ukrainian control.
- Kyiv would be responsible for rebuilding infrastructure damaged since 2014 in the Donbas region.
3. Political and Cultural Concessions
- Russian would become an official language in Ukraine.
- Communist and Soviet symbols would be legalized again, particularly those tied to World War II.
- Property belonging to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church would be restored to the Moscow Patriarchate.
4. Lifting of Sanctions
- Ukraine would have to end all sanctions on Russian individuals and entities imposed since 2014.
- It would also be prohibited from participating in future international sanctions against Russia.
📣 Russia’s Diplomatic Narrative Questioned
Throughout the war, President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly claimed that Ukraine rejected opportunities for peace. However, analysts now say that the so-called peace plan offered in March 2022 served more as a diplomatic smokescreen than a true resolution path.
“This wasn’t a peace plan. It was an ultimatum meant to force Ukraine into surrender and long-term submission,” Dickinson writes.
🗺️ Geopolitical Implications: Ukraine Would Have Lost Autonomy
Had the treaty been accepted, Ukraine would have essentially become a buffer state with:
- No access to NATO or EU military support
- A crippled defense structure
- Increased Russian political and religious influence
- A restricted economy, due to trade and sanction limitations
International law experts also argue that these terms violated Ukraine’s sovereignty, international human rights norms, and the UN Charter.
🧠 Analysts: Leaked Peace Treaty Was a Trap
Experts from defense think tanks and international law institutions view the leaked peace treaty between Vladimir Putin Russia and Ukraine as a strategic tool to legitimize Russian aggression while placing the blame on Ukraine for refusing peace.
With hindsight, this document may serve as a key piece of evidence in future war crime tribunals or negotiation narratives, revealing the depth of Moscow’s intentions beyond the battlefield.
📌 Summary of Key Treaty Clauses
| Clause | Impact |
|---|---|
| 50,000 troop limit | Leaves Ukraine defenseless |
| No foreign troops | Cuts off NATO support |
| Recognize separatists | Cedes strategic land |
| Lift sanctions | Supports Russian economy |
| Legalize Soviet symbols | Undermines Ukrainian identity |
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