Trump’s “final offer” for peace requires Ukraine to recognize Russian occupation

Axios revealed what exactly the U.S. is offering Ukraine and Russia in its peace plan.

What Russia gets:
— U.S. legal recognition of Russian control over Crimea
— De facto recognition of Russia’s occupation of most of Luhansk and parts of Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia
— A promise that Ukraine won’t join NATO (but could join the EU)
— Lifting of sanctions imposed since 2014
— Expanded U.S.–Russia economic cooperation, especially in energy and industry

What Ukraine gets:
— “Security guarantees” from a group of European and possibly other friendly nations — without U.S. participation. No details on the peacekeeping format
— Return of a small part of occupied Kharkiv region
— Free navigation along the Dnipro River near the frontline in the south
— Compensation and rebuilding aid — with no clear funding source

Other details:
— Zaporizhzhia NPP will be formally Ukrainian, but operated by the U.S. Power to be shared between Ukraine and Russia
— A U.S.–Ukraine minerals deal is mentioned, expected to be signed Thursday, according to Trump.