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Ukraine's Tough Choices: A Look at Trump's Peace Plan

Kyiv, UkraineSunday, November 23, 2025
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Ukraine is in a tough spot. A peace plan from the U.S. and Russia wants Ukraine to give up a lot. This includes land and military power. It's a hard pill to swallow for Ukraine.

Key Points of the Plan

  • 28-point proposal: Ukraine must accept that Crimea and parts of Luhansk and Donetsk are now Russian.
  • Ukraine's stance: A big no. They have repeatedly stated they won't give up this land.

  • NATO membership: The plan wants Ukraine to stay out of NATO.
  • Ukraine's goal: To join NATO for safety and protection.
  • Plan's stance: No NATO membership.
  • Financial aspects: Russia is expected to use its frozen assets to help rebuild Ukraine.
  • Russia's response: They say it's stealing.

Ukraine's President Speaks Out

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president, says he wants peace. But he also wants a peace that prevents future invasions. He is working with the EU and the U.S. to find a solution.

The Plan's Pros and Cons

  • Pros: Ukraine could get better trade deals with the EU.
  • Cons: The plan is a tough sell overall.

Ukraine must decide what's best for its future.

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