Despite the autonomy, the territory would remain under the internationally recognized sovereignty of the Republic of Croatia.
The phrase in this context most likely refers to the Z-4 Plan (officially titled "Draft Agreement on the Krajina, Slavonia, Southern Baranja and Western Sirmium"). The Z-4 Plan (Draft Agreement) Krajina
It proposed a "state within a state" for the Serb-majority areas (specifically the districts of Glina and Knin), allowing for a local president, parliament, flag, and even its own currency and police force. Despite the autonomy, the territory would remain under
Following the failure of diplomatic drafts like the Z-4 Plan, Croatia launched in August 1995. This military offensive quickly dismantled the RSK, leading to the reintegration of the Krajina region into Croatia and the mass displacement of an estimated 200,000 Serbs. Following the failure of diplomatic drafts like the
The draft was ultimately rejected. The RSK leadership refused to even receive the document until they secured a commitment that UN peacekeepers would stay, while the Croatian government preferred a military solution to regain its territory. Historical Outcome
Proposed in early 1995 by the "Zagreb 4" (ambassadors from the US, Russia, EU, and UN), this draft aimed to prevent further conflict by offering the Krajina Serbs significant autonomy within Croatia.