Exclusive: Trump Peace Plan Would Cede Territory to Russia, Limit Ukraine's Military
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A draft proposal obtained by The Associated Press reveals that President Donald Trump's plan to end the Ukraine-Russia conflict would have significant implications for Ukraine's sovereignty and military capabilities. The proposal, which was developed in collaboration with Washington and Moscow, would see Russia gain control of the entire eastern Donbas region, a move that would be deeply unpopular in Ukraine. The plan would also bar Ukraine from joining NATO and limit the size of Kyiv's military. In exchange, Russia would commit to making no future attacks and $100 billion in frozen Russian assets would be dedicated to rebuilding Ukraine. The proposal would also pave the way for Russia to return to the Group of 8, a grouping of the world's largest economies. However, the plan's terms have been met with skepticism by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who has repeatedly ruled out ceding territory to Russia. The proposal would also be in direct conflict with Ukraine's constitution. The plan has been in the works for a month, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff working closely with both Ukrainian and Russian officials to draft the terms. The proposal has yet to be officially presented to either side. Meanwhile, Russia's military continues to make gains in Ukraine, with Gen. Valery Gerasimov announcing that Moscow's forces had taken full control of the city of Kupiansk. However, the Ukrainian military disputes these claims, saying that Kyiv's forces remain in control of the city. The fate of the proposal remains uncertain, but it is clear that it would have significant implications for the future of Ukraine and the region.
