Trump EmissaryS Peace Plan seen as Kremlin-Driven Capitulation Attempt
Riga, Latvia – A proposed “peace plan” for Ukraine, reportedly channeled through a Trump management emissary, is raising concerns it serves Russian interests by creating the illusion of a neutral path to ending the conflict, according to a report published today by Latvian newspaper Diena. The plan,drafted and initially unacknowledged by U.S.officials, appears designed to bypass direct involvement between Presidents Trump and Putin while demanding significant concessions from Ukraine.
The initiative centers on businessman Tom Vitkoff, who has close ties to both Donald Trump and Kirill Dmitriev, the CEO of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund. Diena’s reporting suggests Moscow intends to leverage Vitkoff as a conduit to present a plan effectively amounting to Ukraine’s capitulation, distancing Putin from direct negotiation and potential international backlash. This growth underscores the complex geopolitical maneuvering surrounding the war and raises questions about the motivations of key players involved in seeking a resolution.
The unusual process surrounding the plan’s emergence is itself a point of scrutiny. The document was reportedly written by Vitkoff and his associates, yet remained unsubmitted to official U.S. channels for a period. Initially, U.S.Secretary of State Marco Rubio maintained distance from the proposal. However, Diena reports Rubio later, seemingly under pressure from Trump and Vitkoff, began to emphasize the State department’s involvement in its readiness. This shift has fueled speculation of internal competition to deliver favorable news to the former president.
According to the report, Russia’s strategy hinges on utilizing Vitkoff to present the plan as an American initiative, masking direct Kremlin involvement. This tactic aims to circumvent scrutiny and perhaps legitimize terms unfavorable to Ukraine.The plan’s core tenets, as understood from the reporting, would require substantial ukrainian concessions, effectively ceding territory and sovereignty to Russia.
The full article is available in Tuesday’s edition of Diena and online at Diena.lv. Readers can subscribe to the print edition or access the full content online with a €0.40 fee.
