By John Q. Hosedrinker 
The core of President Trump’s plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war appears to prioritize profit over peace, with envoys like Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner negotiating with Russian officials to position U.S. businesses for financial gains. These negotiations center around revitalizing Russia’s economy through joint ventures, including the potential use of $300 billion in frozen Russian assets for investments and reconstruction in Ukraine. Key figures, like Trump megadonors, are in talks to acquire stakes in lucrative projects such as Arctic gas ventures and the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. While the plan aims to create economic opportunities for both Russia and the U.S., it has faced criticism for potentially sacrificing Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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Trump’s $2 Trillion Plan to Cash in on Ukraine ‘Peace’ Leaks is, frankly, not surprising, though still deeply disturbing. The core of it boils down to leveraging a potential resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, not for genuine peace, but for massive personal enrichment. The leaks suggest a plan that prioritizes profit above all else, positioning Trump as the ultimate dealmaker, even if that deal involves exploiting the suffering of others.
The idea, as the “leaks” suggest, revolves around creating economic ties with Russia, a relationship valued at a staggering $2 trillion. This isn’t about fostering cooperation or rebuilding Ukraine; it’s about opening up opportunities for the former President and his associates to profit handsomely. The strategy would involve, at least in its conception, aligning with a Russia that is still perceived as a strategic enemy of the West. It appears the plan is to help Russia financially recover from the economic damage inflicted by the war, a move that is, to be perfectly blunt, a betrayal of the initial goals of sanctions and aid to Ukraine.
The proposed plan would involve a future where the US, Russia, and Ukraine are all business partners. The theory is that if everyone is prospering, it will prevent future conflict. This same idea was tried by Europe, and it utterly failed. The main difference this time is that the individuals who would profit are the American oligarchs. This is the very thing that the sanctions and aid for Ukraine were intended to prevent.
The proposed plan reveals several disturbing aspects. First, it completely disregards the moral imperative of supporting Ukraine in its fight for sovereignty and freedom. Second, it betrays the trust of allies who have been working to isolate Russia and support Kyiv. It’s a cynical move that prioritizes personal gain over international stability and human lives.
The details of the “peace plan” are, in a word, audacious. Trump Peace Resorts™ on the Black Sea, the Trump Kyiv Tower, and the Ukraine Peace Games. It’s the branding of everything, from ceasefire zones to a “Peace Dividend Fund” designed to enrich investors who are essentially betting on his success. The entire approach is a masterclass in self-promotion and exploiting a tragic situation for personal gain. It embodies the worst aspects of unchecked capitalism, where profit trumps all other considerations.
This plan, if executed, would further erode America’s reputation as a reliable ally and a champion of democracy. It’s a stark reminder that some individuals will use any means necessary to amass wealth and power, even if it means betraying principles and sacrificing the interests of others. And it serves as an especially grim example of how some individuals will exploit the suffering of others to increase their wealth.
The focus should be on building dignity, actively denying the elite our consent, and waging a sustained, ethical war against the structures of exploitation.
The leaked plan is, ultimately, a betrayal of everything that the world should stand for, reminding us of the moral rot that can fester when greed and ego are allowed to dominate.