The so-called 'American plan' for Ukraine has come under scrutiny as it was revealed to be a Russian initiative rather than a US draft. Russian intermediaries delivered this plan, and US politicians, including Trump and his associates, received it as a ready-made proposal. According to the speaker, Trump accepted the plan without deep analysis, primarily aiming to avoid direct confrontation with Russia—a move which, according to many Republicans, constitutes betrayal of US allies.
The plan was rooted in Russian interests: it proposed Ukraine's capitulation, limitations on its sovereignty, and requirements for accepting Russian language and culture. This caused discontent among American politicians and analysts, especially within the Republican camp, and sparked national debate on continuous support for Ukraine, electoral risks ahead of Congressional elections, and allied security concerns.
During negotiations, European representatives emphasized the importance of not isolating Ukraine and safeguarding its path to the EU and NATO. The need for collective security measures and consensus among Western allies was highlighted, and discussion about potential territorial exchanges was limited to after the cessation of hostilities.
The speaker stresses the importance of not letting such proposals undermine Ukraine's sovereignty, calling on Western allies to strengthen their support. Western politicians are now considering counterproposals that would better protect Ukraine and maintain unity against Russian aggression.
