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At the heart of this contentious proposal are expectations for Ukraine to concede considerable territorial losses. The United States anticipates that Ukraine will accept the de facto loss of territories, such as parts of Kharkiv, Luhansk, Donetsk, and the Crimean region, essentially legitimizing Russia's annexation actions over the years. Furthermore, the plan stipulates that Ukraine will not be allowed to join NATO, a significant limitation on its sovereignty.