On February 19, 2026, a leaked European Union paper revealed key demands proposed as part of a peace deal with Russia over the Ukraine conflict. The EU requires Russia to hold free elections and to withdraw its military forces from Belarus, Georgia, Armenia, and Transnistria. Brussels insists on reciprocal concessions from Moscow to advance peace talks. The plan also emphasizes reparations, war crimes accountability, and domestic reforms in Russia. The proposal was presented amid ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine and efforts to stabilize the region, reflecting the EU's strategic approach to conflict resolution and justice. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas was featured in a related video statement dated September 9, 2025, underscoring the EU’s firm stance on Russian accountability and troop withdrawals. The article is authored by Yuri Zoria, a journalist with extensive experience covering the Ukraine conflict.

On February 19, 2026, a leaked European Union paper revealed key demands proposed as part of a peace deal with Russia over the Ukraine conflict. The EU requires Russia to hold free elections and to withdraw its military forces from Belarus, Georgia, Armenia, and Transnistria. Brussels insists on reciprocal concessions from Moscow to advance peace talks. The plan also emphasizes reparations, war crimes accountability, and domestic reforms in Russia. The proposal was presented amid ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine and efforts to stabilize the region, reflecting the EU's strategic approach to conflict resolution and justice. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas was featured in a related video statement dated September 9, 2025, underscoring the EU’s firm stance on Russian accountability and troop withdrawals. The article is authored by Yuri Zoria, a journalist with extensive experience covering the Ukraine conflict.