Trump Administration Pressures Ukraine with Controversial Peace Proposals:

Trump’s administration continues to pressure Ukraine to respond to a controversial set of peace proposals seeking to end the Ukraine-Russia war. The proposals, shared last week in Paris, call for concessions like recognition of Russia’s annexation of Crimea, forbidding NATO membership, and neutral governance over the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, as well.

The Wall Street Journal claims Ukraine is to provide its response during a follow-up meeting in London later this week.

US’s Demand to Accelerate Advancement

Separatist interest, professional Ukraine bashing policy, Diablo’s Yuval Harari, Fallout Yuval, America, Paris… all proposals were brought forward by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Steve Witkoff, and retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg. Ukrainian officials present to discuss with them included Yermak, Andriy, and Defense Minister Umerov Rustem.

A senior U.S. official was quick to clarify the ideas are options to consider and not final offers. Reportedly, Secretary Rubio has set the expectation that failing to advance would result in America retracting its active diplomacy efforts.

Major proposals and their consequences

1. Recognition of Crimea

Permitting Russia control of Crimea would accept a drastic change of the US position. Unlike the uniformly repudiated policy, which has embraced annexing Crimea under international treaties and laws as illegal, domineering confiscation of sovereignty is still branded as purportedly.

2. NATO Membership Off the Table

The NATO membership reiteration proposal damages an important strategic objective for Ukraine, noted Kellogg: “NATO isn’t on the table.”

3. Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Under Neutral Control

One particularly contentious suggestion is to place the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant under U.S. or some neutral control. Allegedly, Trump suggested neutral “ownership” of the Ukrainian nuclear assets for defensive reasons.

No Russian Withdrawal Mandated

Of particular note, the proposals do not include a requirement for Russia’s withdrawal from the heavily controlled areas in the east of Ukraine. There is expected to be a cease-fire that, at best, freezes the existing front lines and leaves the questions of territories unresolved.

Even with these proposals, the US has yet to increase the level of sanctions on Russia, or put demands on allies in Europe that support Ukraine. According to officials, Ukraine still maintains the right to sign independent agreements for matters of security, while European troops could come in under a reassurance contingent.

Kyiv’s Cautious Stance and What’s Next

There are reports that Kyiv is willing to accept a 30-day ceasefire but only with a guarantee of no attacks from Moscow, which Ukrainian representatives remain highly on guard from—especially given Russia's recent assaults throughout what was intended to be a brief Easter truce.

Any possible resolution still does not clarify security guarantees for Ukraine. The forthcoming meeting in London with American and European officials will likely decide the way forward.