The Proposals of the Chechen Representatives – 25th February 2005
Two
principles underlie these peace proposals:
1) a cessation of military action and the
demilitarisation of the area with the participation of UN peacekeeping troops
2) a political
settlement between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Chechnya on the basis of the “Treaty of Peace and
Principles of Relations between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Chechnya of 12th May 1997, concluded
in accordance with the Constitutions of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Chechnya”.
The combination of these two principles permits a withdrawal from the present military impasse whilst
guaranteeing security and the pursuance of the legitimate political interests of the conflicting sides.
Step 1: Ceasefire and war on terrorism
Special representatives of the
conflicting sides develop a mechanism for a ceasefire without predetermined conditions. The Chechen side is
ready to cooperate in fighting terrorism, within both a bilateral relationship and an international coalition
against terrorism.
Step 2: Demilitarisation
After the
achievement of an armistice Russian troops withdraw from the Republic of Chechnya, and simultaneously all
Chechen paramilitary groups are disarmed. The responsibility for security is transferred to a temporary
peacekeeping contingent drawn from the Armed Forces of the countries of the United Nations.
Step 3: The period of transition
In the period between the ceasefire and elections, the
exercise of power is assumed by a Provisional coalition government created under international control – under
the aegis, for example, of the UN or the EU. Under the Provisional government security arrangements are in the
hands of the UN peacekeeping contingent.
The legal basis for the creation and powers of the Provisional
government of the Republic of Chechnya is the Treaty of 12th May 1997.
Step 4:
Elections
The Provisional government, working on the basis of the Treaty of 12th May 1997,
organises and holds direct democratic elections with the participation of all political parties of the Republic
of Chechnya, under international observation.
Step 5: Economic Reconstruction.
The European Union is urged to provide large scale direct economic aid for the reconstruction of
Chechnya.