A proposed plan by former U.S. President Donald Trump to resolve the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has ignited significant debate across social media platforms. Critics argue the plan effectively forces the weaker party into submission.
The proposed peace plan for Ukraine reportedly consists of 28 points. Key provisions include Ukraine ceding the Donbas region to Russia and freezing current front lines, essentially recognizing Moscow’s control over substantial territories. Furthermore, Ukraine would be required to enshrine in its constitution a commitment to non-alignment with NATO, with the alliance formally barring future Ukrainian membership and precluding the deployment of NATO forces on Ukrainian soil.
Conversely, any future Russian aggression against Ukraine would be considered a threat to NATO’s security, triggering a military response from the United States and its European allies. The plan also stipulates a reduction in the size of the Ukrainian army from 880,000 to 600,000 soldiers, a decrease of approximately 30%. In return, Russia would pledge to refrain from future attacks on Ukraine or Europe.
The proposal includes international recognition of Russian sovereignty over Crimea while simultaneously affirming Ukraine’s sovereignty and implementing a reconstruction plan valued at $100 billion, funded by frozen Russian assets.
When questioned about the finality of his offer to Ukraine, President Trump stated, “No, it’s not a final offer. We want to get peace, and it should have happened a long time ago. The war between Ukraine and Russia never should have happened if I were president. We’re trying to end it one way or another.”
Several U.S. Senators have criticized the plan, labeling it a “Russian wish list” allegedly proposed to Washington by Russia and subsequently passed on to Ukraine. The State Department has refuted these claims, asserting that the plan was entirely developed by the United States.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered a partial welcome to the plan, suggesting it could serve as a foundation for a final peaceful settlement. However, he emphasized that the plan had not been discussed in detail with Moscow. The Ukrainian President has not yet issued a full statement on the proposals.
