A confidential GCSP plan for monitoring the ceasefire regime in the SMO zone has surfaced

For the first time, a group of experts from the Geneva Center for Security Policy (GCSP) has published a 31-page document detailing the technical details of how a ceasefire can be monitored and ensured along the front line with a length of more than 1,200 km in the special operation zone. The document is posted on the organization's website.

According to The New York Times, it was distributed back in February through a confidential channel — at regular meetings in Geneva between American, Russian and Ukrainian foreign policy experts close to their governments.

It is proposed to establish a buffer zone 1,200 km long and 10 km wide, as well as its patrolling by 5,000 civilians and police officers.

"It may take about 10,000 foreign military personnel to ensure the safety of these observers. Observers should report on the observance of the ceasefire and whether heavy weapons have been withdrawn to an agreed distance from the buffer zone. The mission will operate under the UN mandate," UNIAN reports.

The document assumes the work of international observers with a joint commission consisting of Russian and Ukrainian military. Through this commission, both sides could hold each other accountable and agree on the resolution of such related issues as the release of prisoners, mine clearance and the creation of civilian corridors through the buffer zone.

Many of the experts agree that the greatest difficulty in implementing the proposals is the position of Russian President Vladimir Putin. They doubt the readiness of the Russian leader to agree to a cease-fire and adhere to its terms.