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Trump's Plan: A Peace Deal or a Power Play?
Washington, USAFriday, November 21, 2025
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Key Points of the Plan
- Territorial Concessions: Ukraine may have to give up some territory to Russia.
- Military Limits: Ukraine's military size would be restricted.
- NATO Exclusion: Ukraine would be prevented from joining NATO.
- Sanctions Relief: Sanctions against Russia could be lifted, allowing re-entry into the Group of Eight.
- Peace Council: A council, overseen by Trump, would ensure compliance with the truce.
- Rebuilding Fund: $100 billion in frozen Russian assets would be used to rebuild Ukraine.
Reactions to the Plan
- Ukrainian Resistance: President Zelenskyy has refused to accept any loss of land.
- European Criticism: Leaders argue the plan rewards Russian aggression and could embolden further action.
- Historical Comparison: Some compare the plan to the 1938 Munich Agreement, which failed to prevent World War II.
- Trump's Perspective: Trump believes he has a good relationship with Putin but has expressed disappointment in the negotiation process.
Background and Context
- The plan was drafted by a U.S. team after talks with a top adviser to Zelenskyy.
- Russia has long viewed NATO as a threat and may find the exclusion of Ukraine appealing.
- Russia was kicked out of the Group of Eight in 2014 after annexing Crimea, a strategically important peninsula.
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