Trump proposes controversial deal to end Ukraine conflict
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has presented Ukraine with proposals to end the war. These include, among other things, recognizing Crimea as Russian and abandoning aspirations to join NATO. What will Kyiv's next steps be?
What do you need to know?
- U.S. proposals for Ukraine: The Trump administration suggested that Ukraine recognize Crimea as part of Russia and abandon NATO membership.
- Expected response from Kyiv: The United States is waiting for Ukraine's response, which is to be presented during a meeting in London this week.
- Further diplomatic steps: The U.S. may halt negotiations if progress on key issues is not made in the coming weeks.
What are the U.S. proposals for Ukraine?
The Trump administration has presented Ukraine with a range of proposals aimed at ending the conflict with Russia. Among them were recognizing Crimea as part of Russia and abandoning NATO aspirations. The Wall Street Journal reports that officials from the Trump administration introduced these proposals during meetings in Paris and also discussed them with European counterparts.
The proposals were included in a confidential document that was handed over to Ukrainian officials.
According to The Wall Street Journal, the United States is awaiting a response from Kyiv, which is expected to be delivered during an upcoming meeting in London. If an agreement is reached between the U.S., Europe, and Ukraine, the proposals may be directed to Moscow.
Will Ukraine accept Trump's proposals?
The Wall Street Journal notes that some of the proposals put forward by the Trump administration may prove challenging for Kyiv to accept. Ukraine finds itself in a difficult position, and there is no guarantee that it will ultimately agree to the suggested terms.
The United States is also reportedly exploring the creation of a neutral zone surrounding the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, which could be placed under American oversight. According to The Wall Street Journal, a senior official from the U.S. State Department referred to these ideas as possible options for Kyiv to evaluate.
