Trump gives Zelensky less than a week to accept his peace plan with Russia
Trump gave Zelensky less than a week to agree to hand over much of his territory, reduce his army, and everything else Russia wants
President Donald Trump gave President Volodymyr Zelensky less than a week to decide whether or not to accept a proposed peace plan to end the armed conflict with Russia that began in February. 2022.
The 79-year-old Republican made a complete about-face regarding the support that Democrat Joe Biden provided to the Ukrainians for nearly three years.
His 28-point plan is entirely geared toward favoring the Kremlin, as it implies that Ukraine, in addition to ceding a large part of its territory, reduces the size of its armed forces to no more than 600,000 troops and also commits to not joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
The controversial aspect is that, without financial and military support from the United States, Zelensky's government is left defenseless to continue resisting the onslaught from its rival, as the aid from European countries would prove insufficient.
“I’ve had many deadlines, but if things go well, they usually get extended. But Thursday is the deadline,” Trump stated during a telephone interview with Fox News, making it clear that Ukraine’s response must go further. by Thanksgiving.
Upon learning how beneficial Trump's proposal is to his expansionist interests, Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, told the Security Council that the gesture made by the American tycoon "could form the basis of a definitive peace agreement."
It should be noted that Trump and Putin met in mid-August in Anchorage, Alaska, and it was there that the foundations were laid that now have Ukraine cornered.
Knowing that his decision now lacks weight, Zelensky issued a message to the Ukrainian people that carries a hint of defeat, since practically whichever way he moves he will have lost the war.
"The pressure on Ukraine is now the most intense. Ukraine may now face a very difficult choice: either the loss of dignity,or the risk of losing a key partner, or 28 difficult points, or an extremely harsh winter,” he said. Once Ukraine accepts Trump's proposal, it will have lost Crimea, Luhansk, and Donetsk, regions that will become part of Russia.