Erdogan will propose to the G20 ceasefire in Ukraine and defer its NATO membership, Bloomberg says

The Turkish president is to present his peace plan regarding Russia’s war against it at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, as broadcast by the international news agency Bloomberg, citing sources. Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s proposal, according to the report, includes the creation of a demilitarised zone in eastern Donbas and the commitment that for a long time Ukraine will not join NATO. Analysts argue that with this proposal Erdogan wants to continue to “do business” both with Ukraine and Russia and to “sell rendition” to the newly elected president of the US, Donald Trump, who has said he will end this war before he even settles in the White House on January 20th, while posing Turkey as a “stabilising factor” in the region. In particular, the peace plan that Erdogan will bring to the G20 Summit includes as main points the following: – Creation of a demilitarised zone in eastern Donbas (where Russia has controlled significant areas since 2014) and installation of international troops there “as an additional guarantee”. – Ukraine “as a concession to Putin” will postpone the country’s NATO accession debate for at least 10 years. In return, Kiev will receive military assistance as compensation for the deal to stay out of alliance. According to Bloomberg sources, Erdogan’s proposal predicts a freezing of war in the current positions of both sides. Turkish officials believe it will be difficult for Ukraine to accept such an offer, but, in their opinion, “this is the most realistic approach”. Bloomberg agency also said Turkish officials “would like to postpone discussions on the fate of occupied territories in the long term and focus on ensuring a stable ceasefire.” Source: Onalert