# U.S. proposes demilitarized zone in Donbas; Kyiv rejects territorial concessions, Putin says it is Russia’s historic land

https://mins.news/en/item/112777

- Meduza, 2026-10-23 13:27 UTC
- World
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/10/23/the-u-s-proposes-a-demilitarized-zone-in-donbas-kyiv-refuses-to-surrender-territory-putin-insists-it-was-russia-s-all-along

> The U.S. peace plan reportedly proposes a demilitarized zone in Donbas and Ukraine dropping its NATO bid in exchange for investment and EU membership, with sanctions relief and restored Western ties offered to Russia. A source close to Kyiv says Ukraine is ready for an immediate cease-fire along the line of contact but will not give up territory. Putin said Moscow is open to renewed trilateral talks and called the territory “historical Russia.” Europe is reportedly weighing five possible negotiators with Putin.

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