Scoop: Trump plan asks Ukraine to cede additional territory for security guarantee
Summary
President Trump's new plan for ending the war in Ukraine suggests giving Russia control of parts of eastern Ukraine it does not fully control right now. In return, the U.S. would provide security guarantees to Ukraine and Europe against future Russian attacks. The plan involves various territorial adjustments and international mediation involving countries like Qatar and Turkey.Key Facts
- The plan proposes Russia gains full control of Luhansk and Donetsk, known as the Donbas region.
- Ukraine would leave some areas in Donbas, making them demilitarized zones where Russia can't place troops.
- The control lines in regions like Kherson and Zaporizhzhia would mostly remain as they are, but some land return is open for negotiation.
- The U.S. and other countries might recognize Crimea and the Donbas as Russian territory, but Ukraine would not need to agree.
- The plan also suggests limits on Ukraine’s military size and long-range weapons in return for U.S. security promises.
- Qatar and Turkey are part of the mediation efforts in crafting this plan.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky’s adviser, Rustem Umerov, was involved in discussions but did not agree to the plan’s terms.
- The planned meeting in Ankara to discuss the proposal further was postponed due to differences in the plan’s acceptance.
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