Former President Donald Trump is set to unveil his long-anticipated peace proposal to end the war in Ukraine, with details expected to be announced at the Munich Security Conference next week.
A leaked version of the alleged plan, first reported by *Newsweek*, outlines a ceasefire that would freeze the current front lines in an Easter truce. The proposal suggests deploying European peacekeepers—including British forces—to enforce a demilitarized buffer zone, ensuring Russia does not launch further attacks. Notably, no U.S. troops would be involved in the operation.
– Ukraine’s NATO Bid Blocked: Under the proposed terms, Ukraine would remain neutral and be barred from joining NATO. However, it could still join the European Union by 2030, with the EU leading the nation’s post-war reconstruction.
– U.S. Military Aid Continues: While military support for Ukraine would persist, Kyiv would have to accept Russian control over territories currently occupied by Moscow.
– Sanctions on Russia Relaxed: Economic penalties against Russia would be gradually lifted over several years, with special duties funding Ukraine’s rebuilding efforts.
– Peace Conference or Trump-Putin Call: A peace deal could be finalized through direct talks between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin or at a broader international peace summit.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office swiftly dismissed the leaked document as Russian disinformation. However, Zelensky has made it clear that his goal is to reclaim all Ukrainian territory currently under Russian control while securing immediate NATO protection for the land still held by Kyiv.
Zelensky has also expressed concerns that Trump could bypass Ukraine and negotiate directly with Russia, pressuring Kyiv into accepting unfavorable terms by threatening to cut off U.S. military support.
“Russia’s war is against Ukraine, against Europe, against the whole world, but above all, the war is waged on our land,” Zelensky said Saturday. “It is impossible to exclude Ukraine from any negotiating platform.”
Putin has yet to publicly state his conditions for a peace deal but has previously demanded Ukraine’s demilitarization and an end to NATO expansion. Meanwhile, pro-Kremlin figures, such as Putin ally Viktor Medvedchuk, continue to push historical narratives justifying Russia’s territorial claims over Ukraine.
Despite heavy troop losses—reports indicate over 2,000 Russian soldiers killed in a single day last week—Putin’s forces continue their offensive. Trump, however, has threatened additional economic sanctions on Moscow if Putin refuses to negotiate. Although Trump initially claimed he could end the war in a single day, his new envoy, General Keith Kellogg, has been tasked with securing peace within 100 days. The former president is expected to remain directly involved in the negotiations as the plan moves forward.
