A senior Ukrainian official suggested a path to peace that envisions a safety strip along the border with Russia. The proposal calls for a demilitarized corridor roughly 100 to 120 kilometers wide to run through several Russian border regions, including Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk, and Rostov. This plan is framed as a step to reduce immediate risk and establish a monitored zone that would limit military deployments near the frontier. The idea is presented as part of broader post-conflict arrangements aimed at stabilizing the area and preventing renewed clashes.
The adviser also left room for international involvement at the outset of any agreement. He indicated that foreign observers or peacekeeping personnel could play a role in supervising the early stages of implementing the deal, a measure designed to build confidence and ensure compliance as the terms take hold.
In a subsequent update, the governor of the Belgorod region was mentioned in connection with efforts to ease border tensions. The plan reportedly includes efforts to align adjacent border areas so that Ukrainian forces are discouraged from targeting the region, with dialogue between regional authorities seen as a route to reducing bombardment pressures.
Earlier statements attributed to the Ukrainian adviser outlined a broader package of demands that would accompany an end to the conflict. Among these points were a call for Russia to withdraw its forces from Ukrainian territory without delay, formal recognition of the sovereignty of former Soviet states, and accountability measures for those accused of war crimes. A demilitarized buffer and a reduction in the stock of long‑range missiles were also cited as essential components of any lasting settlement.