Russia promotes plan to West dividing Ukraine into three parts, threatening its statehood

Interfax-Ukraine reported the information, citing sources within the Ukrainian intelligence community.

According to it, Russia aims to convey this plan to the new U.S. administration through foreign governments and representatives.

According to the sources, Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to use this document to promote the idea of eliminating Ukraine's political sovereignty and dividing its territory into three parts.

Plan overview

One of the regions, consisting of fully or partially occupied areas of Ukraine, Russia has proposed to incorporate into its own territory.

The second is described as a "pro-Russian state entity" and includes Kyiv. This would involve the creation of a puppet state under pro-Russian leadership, with a Russian military presence.

The third is referred to in the document as "disputed territories," encompassing Ukraine's western regions. The Kremlin suggests that their fate could be negotiated between Russia and neighboring countries such as Hungary, Poland, and Romania.

According to a document obtained by Ukrainian intelligence, the Kremlin envisions the development of international processes under four main scenarios.

In the scenarios of "Formation of a multipolar world and division of spheres of influence by major powers" and "Regionalization/chaotization," Russia anticipates a victory over Ukraine and a globally favorable outcome for Moscow.

Meanwhile, the scenarios of "U.S. and Western dominance" and "China achieving the status of the world's leading power" are seen as unfavorable by Russia, as they could arise if Russia loses or if the war with Ukraine becomes frozen.

• Russian leader Vladimir Putin has expressed his willingness to discuss a ceasefire with Donald Trump but has ruled out territorial concessions and Ukraine's NATO membership.