Ukraine Removes Anti-Corruption Clause from US Peace Plan Amid Corruption Scandal

Ukraine has reportedly removed an anti-corruption clause from the US-drafted peace plan for the Ukraine-Russia conflict, replacing it with a broad amnesty for wartime actions. The Wall Street Journal cited a senior US official stating Ukraine requested this change. The revised proposal, which includes concessions such as demilitarization and NATO withdrawal, faces opposition from Ukraine’s EU allies who argue it lacks Russian concessions. Meanwhile, a major corruption scandal involving former Ukrainian officials and business associates of President Zelensky continues to unfold.