US Peace Plan for Ukraine War Sparks Concern Over Land Cessions and Military Downsizing
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A new US peace proposal for the Ukraine conflict has emerged, requiring Kyiv to relinquish significant territory to Russia and drastically reduce its military size. According to a senior official, the plan involves Ukraine ceding land controlled by Russia and cutting its army to 400,000 personnel. This move has raised concerns, as it appears to mirror Russia's long-standing demands, which Ukraine has consistently rejected. The proposal also includes the recognition of Crimea and other territories annexed by Russia. The official emphasized that it is unclear whether this plan is supported by US President Donald Trump or his administration. The plan's terms are particularly concerning, as they do not specify what concessions Russia would be required to make in return. The almost four-year war has ravaged Ukrainian territory, with Russia currently occupying around 20% of the country. Moscow has repeatedly insisted on retaining control over southern and eastern Ukraine and has annexed several regions, including Crimea in 2014. The US has attempted to broker a peace settlement, with Trump seeking to leverage his relationship with Russian leader Vladimir Putin to end the conflict. However, his efforts have so far been unsuccessful, with his position on the war shifting dramatically throughout his second term. The White House has been approached for comment on the proposal.
