Trump’s Controversial Ukraine Peace Plan Unveiled as Zelenskyy Heads to Washington

A controversial peace proposal from former President Donald Trump, suggesting Ukraine cede unoccupied Donbas territory to Russia, has emerged following a leaked post-summit call with European leaders. The plan, reportedly detailed to European officials, proposes that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy surrender the Donbas region in exchange for an immediate end to hostilities and a freeze along the current frontlines in southern Ukraine, including parts of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.

The Guardian, citing sources with direct knowledge, reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin demanded Ukraine withdraw from the Donbas, comprising the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, as a condition for peace. While Luhansk is largely under Russian control, Ukraine maintains significant strategic positions in Donetsk, including Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, defended at immense cost.

Trump’s support for this “land-for-peace” deal, which bypasses a traditional ceasefire, marks a significant departure from the stance of Ukraine and its European allies. European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, have voiced concerns, emphasizing that “international borders must not be changed by force.” Despite this, they welcomed Trump’s efforts towards peace, stating readiness for a trilateral summit with European support, while affirming Ukraine’s sovereignty over its territory.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is slated to arrive in Washington on Monday for a critical meeting with Trump. Ahead of this, European leaders are holding a video conference with Zelenskyy on Sunday to discuss the implications of the proposed deal and coordinate their positions. Zelenskyy has stressed the need for a “real peace” that is lasting, not merely a pause between conflicts, and has reiterated demands for the release of all prisoners of war and abducted children.

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