The alleged peace deal follows a 100-day timeline (Image: Getty)
is preparing to unveil his much-anticipated peace plan aimed at ending the ongoing conflict between and .
The proposal, which is expected to be disclosed at the next week, has already stirred significant debate, particularly regarding its potential implications for and its allies in Europe.
A leaked draft of the plan, obtained by Ukrainian news outlet Strana, outlines a series of key provisions that could be controversial for both Ukrainian President and European leaders. Critics like Mr Zelensky say the plan is merely Russian disinformation.
While Mr Trump has not officially confirmed the details, the potential terms are said to include a temporary ceasefire to freeze ‘s advancing front lines. This pause would come into effect at Easter and would be followed by the establishment of a demilitarised zone, which could involve European troops, including from the UK, to oversee compliance.
Most interestingly, American forces would not be involved in this peacekeeping role, a point Mr Trump emphasised to distinguish his approach from previous US military interventions.
Donald Trump previously said he could end the war in Ukraine in one day… that timeframe has passed (Image: Getty)
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The proposed plan also suggests that should remain neutral in the ongoing conflict and abandon its bid for membership. However, could still pursue integration with the , with a target date of 2030 for potential membership.
The EU would also play a crucial role in ’s postwar reconstruction, according to Mr Trump’s supposed proposal, as part of a broader effort to ensure the country’s long-term stability and growth.
Perhaps the most contentious aspect of the plan involves the territory currently under Russian control.
Mr Trump’s plan appears to require to accept Russian ownership of the regions that Moscow has occupied, which account for around 20% of Ukrainian land. These areas, which include , have been subject to sham referendums conducted by , further complicating any potential peace agreement.
The US President’s peace framework would also see sanctions on gradually eased, with the revenue generated through special duties going towards rebuilding ’s war-torn infrastructure.
Mr Zelensky has been vocal in his opposition to any peace deal that compromises the country’s territorial integrity.
In response to the leaked plan, his office labeled it as “Russian disinformation,” dismissing it as an effort to weaken ‘s position.
The Ukrainian President has long insisted that , particularly in the eastern regions, must be returned to Ukrainian control as part of any lasting peace agreement.
Despite this stance, he has acknowledged that regaining control of these areas might take time, given the complexity of the situation on the ground.
His primary objective remains securing ’s future within NATO – or at the very least, ensuring that the country is under the protective umbrella of the alliance.
He has repeatedly emphasised the importance of NATO membership as a safeguard against future Russian aggression, making it clear that NATO must cover all of ‘s current territory to prevent further invasion attempts by .
Volodymyr Zelensky described the leaked peace deal as ‘Russian disinformation’ (Image: Getty)
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As he has voiced, Mr Trump believes the war could be ended swiftly through negotiations, with his appointed envoy, General Keith Kellogg, tasked with achieving a resolution within 100 days of the plan’s initiation.
However, the US President’s approach has raised concerns among some in ’s government, who fear that he could bypass Mr Zelensky altogether and strike a deal directly with Russian President . The potential for the US to cut military support for to force its acceptance of a peace deal has added to these fears.
Mr Trump, who has repeatedly described Putin’s invasion as “ridiculous”, has made it clear that he would not hesitate to impose further economic sanctions on if negotiations collapse. Reports suggest the financial pressure would be intensified in an effort to coerce Moscow into coming to the table.
’s official objectives in the conflict have shifted over time, with early statements focusing on regime change in , the demilitarisation of the country, and preventing NATO’s expansion into Eastern Europe.