Kremlin Adjutant Calls Peace Plans In Ukraine Proposed By The European Union Not Constructive

Russian Presidential Spokesman Yuri Ushakov on Monday said the Kremlin was aware of the EU's version of the war peace plan in Ukraine, saying a brief review of its provisions showed the plan was not constructive.

"Regarding the proposal circulating: this morning, we are aware of a European plan that, at first glance, seems completely unconstructive and not appropriate for us," Ushakov said.

The day before, the United States and Ukraine conducted consultations on Washington's 28-point peace plan.

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the meeting as "the most productive" since the beginning of the conflict.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian media reported Washington and Kyiv reached a consensus on most aspects of the plan.

Foreign Minister Rubio noted that Uncle Sam's country agreed to separate negotiations regarding Ukraine's integration into Europe and negotiations regarding its membership in NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization).

Western media sources indicated the initial draft US peace plan proposed revocation of NATO membership by Ukraine and the alliance's commitment to discontinue Kiev integration.

The draft also calls for recognition by Washington and other countries over Russia's sovereignty over Crimea and Donbass, withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the Donetsk People's Republic, official recognition of Russian language in Ukraine, restrictions on the number of Ukrainian militaries, and lifting of anti-Russian sanctions.

EU leaders expressed their disapproval of the United States proposal. In response, Germany, France, and Britain submitted a draft proposal for their own settlement for Ukraine, whose full text was published by Reuters.

The European troika plan allows for access to Ukraine to NATO and the deployment of NATO troops on Ukrainian soil under national command. In addition, Europe advocates the armed forces as many as 800,000 personnel during the peace period. In return, Russia is offered the opportunity to "continue security discussions."