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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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