Controversial US Peace Plan Would Let Russia Keep Occupied Ukraine Territories.
The United States has proposed a contentious peace deal that would require Ukraine to cede Russian-occupied territories and abandon its NATO membership bid. The plan, presented during closed-door talks with European allies, marks a dramatic shift in Western strategy and has ignited fierce debate about the future of Ukraine’s sovereignty and security.
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According to Bloomberg, the U.S. plan—discussed with officials from France, Germany, the UK, and Ukraine—calls for:
- A temporary ceasefire, effectively locking in Russia’s territorial gains.
- No path to NATO membership for Ukraine, a key Kremlin demand.
- Easing sanctions on Russia, contingent on compliance.
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While framed as a way to halt bloodshed, the proposal has drawn sharp criticism for rewarding Russian aggression. European leaders reportedly expressed skepticism, with one diplomat calling it a “Pyrrhic peace” that could embolden Moscow.
Ukraine has yet to formally respond, but officials privately signaled outrage. “This isn’t peace—it’s a pause button on genocide,” a Ukrainian source told Reuters. Meanwhile, Russia has remained silent, though analysts suggest the Kremlin may see the plan as a victory.
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The Biden administration defended the proposal, emphasizing “realistic diplomacy” over endless war. Yet critics argue it undermines two years of Ukrainian sacrifices. “If implemented, this would be the Munich Agreement of our time,” warned a Baltic diplomat, referencing the 1938 appeasement of Hitler.
The plan remains fluid, with European allies pushing for stronger security guarantees for Kyiv. But with U.S. intervention and global fatigue over the war growing, Ukraine may face unprecedented pressure to compromise.
Controversial US Peace Plan Would Let Russia Keep Occupied Ukraine Territories.
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