Trump Plan to End Ukraine War Reportedly Includes Ceding territory to Russia
Kyiv - Ukraine affirmed its unwavering commitment to its territorial integrity and sovereignty as reports emerged of a potential peace plan proposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump that would involve ceding portions of its land to Russia. “Our land is not for sale,” stated Ukrainian official Hayovyshyn, adding, “Ukraine will not accept any limits on its right to self-defense or on the size and capabilities of our armed forces, nor will we tolerate any infringement on our sovereignty, including our sovereign right to choose the alliances we want to join.”
The reported plan,first detailed by Axios,arrives as the conflict enters its third year with no immediate resolution in sight. It suggests a path to peace that would effectively legitimize Russia’s control over significant parts of the Donbas region, a move sharply at odds with Ukraine’s stated position and international law. The proposal’s emergence raises questions about potential shifts in U.S. policy should Trump win the November election and underscores the high stakes involved in ongoing diplomatic efforts.
According to the report, Trump has previously suggested the Donbas region “should be ‘cut up,'” with most of it remaining under Russian control. This idea aligns with statements he made last month. Despite previous diplomatic overtures this year-including a stalled summit with Russian President vladimir Putin in Alaska and abandoned plans for a meeting in Budapest, Hungary-efforts to halt the fighting have yielded no breakthroughs.
Trump has publicly expressed frustration with the protracted nature of negotiations regarding Ukraine, noting that he expected a resolution more quickly given his relationship with Putin. “I thought that was going to be my easy one becuase I have a good relationship with President Putin,” he said this week. “But I’m a little disappointed in President Putin right now.”
European foreign ministers reportedly appeared surprised by the details of the plan, though some elements were not entirely new. The progress comes as Ukraine continues to seek international support to defend its territory and sovereignty against ongoing Russian aggression.