October 24, 2024 – A comprehensive 12-point peace proposal, aiming to establish perpetual peace between Russia and Ukraine, has been endorsed by an international team of peace advocates at the recent BRICS summit. The plan, authored by prominent figures from ten countries under the Gandhian Global Harmony Association (GGHA), seeks to create a sustainable resolution to the conflict, focusing on shared cultural and spiritual values and a framework for peaceful coexistence.
Developed by 21 peace activists, including Noam Chomsky, Mairead Corrigan, and others from Europe, Asia, and the U.S., the proposal promotes a federalist, democratic structure to guarantee human rights across both nations. This visionary approach was presented as a model at the BRICS gathering, advocating for cooperation and collective action towards peace.
Key elements of the plan include:
Neutral Status: Ukraine would retain a neutral status outside of NATO, reducing threats to Russia’s security, with Russia also agreeing to limit its military alliances.
Denazification and Cultural Reforms: Both nations commit to eradicating extremism, including a prohibition on Russophobia and Nazism, enforced through education and media reforms.
Peace and Security Institutions: The establishment of joint peace institutions is central to the plan. These include a Department of Peace within each country’s foreign ministry, an Academy of Peace Science, and a Center for Safe AI, dedicated to fostering trust and ensuring transparency in diplomatic relations.
Resource Sharing and Economic Restoration: Ukraine’s infrastructure recovery would be facilitated through an international “Marshall Plan” supported by BRICS nations and open to the EU and the U.S. Additionally, shared resource management in disputed territories is proposed, fostering cooperation in corporate, academic, and cultural sectors.
Orthodox Unity and Spiritual Connection: Recognizing the shared spiritual heritage in Orthodoxy, the proposal aims to build bridges through religious and cultural unity, highlighting a historical foundation that can serve as a peace pillar.
By January 2025, following ratification of the plan by both nations, the peace agreement calls for an immediate ceasefire, the withdrawal of military forces from the frontlines, and a cessation of arms shipments. With the United Nations as a monitoring body, the plan envisions a phased approach to peace, creating a demilitarized buffer zone and prioritizing humanitarian aid and reconstruction efforts.
GGHA’s co-founder Leo Semashko emphasized the enduring relevance of the plan, citing its inspiration from Immanuel Kant’s and Johan Galtung’s philosophies on peace. He underscored the initiative as an opportunity to move beyond temporary solutions, fostering a lasting culture of peace and mutual respect between the two nations.
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