By Free Republic | Created at 2024-11-28 11:47:51 | Updated at 2024-11-28 14:42:58
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Trump's Russia-Ukraine peace plan: Here's what his plans are to freeze the war
The Economic Times ^ | 09 November, 2024
Posted on 11/28/2024 3:39:55 AM PST by Lazamataz
Former US President Donald Trump has outlined a possible peace plan to halt the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, focusing on freezing the current conflict. According to sources, Trump's proposal includes establishing an 800-mile buffer zone, policed by European and British troops, to separate Russian and Ukrainian forces.
As part of this arrangement, Ukraine would postpone its NATO membership ambitions for 20 years, with the US committing to bolster Ukraine’s defense capabilities.
However, Trump has emphasized that the United States will not deploy its troops or directly fund the buffer zone mission, as mentioned in a report by Telegraph.
Trump’s approach to peace has been met with mixed reactions. While Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the potential for renewed U.S.-Russia relations under Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed concerns, warning that any peace efforts perceived as appeasing Russia could jeopardize Europe’s security.
Buffer Zone and NATO Concessions In the proposed plan, Ukraine would agree to forgo its NATO membership ambitions temporarily, with its security reinforced by European forces rather than American troops.
Trump’s team has advocated for European nations like Germany, the UK, France, and Poland to shoulder the responsibility of maintaining the buffer zone, aiming to protect Ukraine without direct US intervention.
A member of Trump’s team, quoted in The Wall Street Journal, stated, "We are not sending American men and women to uphold peace in Ukraine. And we are not paying for it."
While Trump’s peace proposal intends to halt immediate violence, Zelensky has warned against a settlement that could undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty. Ukraine’s leader, addressing European Union officials in Budapest, insisted on a "just peace," stating that any concessions perceived as weak would endanger Europe’s stability.
However, some European leaders have expressed reservations, anticipating that Trump might scale back U.S. support for Ukraine.
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Takeaway points:
- Peace talks with Russia and Ukraine.
- Russia retains some of its land seizures. Borders are frozen with those concessions.
- Establishment of an 800 mile buffer zone between the two countries.
- European troops enforce the buffer zone, not American troops.
- America stops funding Ukraine entirely.
- Ukraine cannot enter NATO for 20 years.
- Apparently other European countries would fund the buffer zone.
- Ukraine is hesitant to accept these terms.
I am all for this plan.
1 posted on 11/28/2024 3:39:55 AM PST by Lazamataz
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2 posted on 11/28/2024 3:46:52 AM PST by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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3 posted on 11/28/2024 3:47:37 AM PST by griswold3 (Truth Beauty and Goodness)
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