By John Q. Hosedrinker 
President Trump expressed disappointment that Ukrainian President Zelenskyy had not yet reviewed the US peace plan, as of a recent update. Trump stated that while Russia is open to a peace deal, though it would prefer to have all of Ukraine, he is unsure if Zelenskyy agrees, despite his team’s support. The US presented a 28-point peace plan in November, which was revised following consultations with Ukraine, and subsequently discussed with Russia. The revised plan, now containing 27 points divided into four packages, includes limitations on the Ukrainian army, territorial concessions, economic cooperation, and European security issues.
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Trump says he’s disappointed because Zelenskyy reportedly hasn’t read US peace plan, and honestly, the whole situation is just… well, it’s a lot. The core of this seems to be Trump expressing some level of frustration because Ukrainian President Zelenskyy hasn’t, apparently, engaged with a “peace plan” put forward by the United States. The problem, as it unfolds, is that the very nature of this “plan” is deeply suspect.
It’s pretty clear that if we’re talking about a peace plan, and Russia is on board with it, then it’s probably not going to be a plan that benefits Ukraine. It’s like, if someone invaded your house, and then offered a “peace plan” that involved you giving up part of your property, would you be thrilled? Probably not. Ukraine has been fiercely defending its land, its people, and its very existence. To suddenly sign over territory and make concessions to Russia would be, to put it mildly, a betrayal of everything they’ve been fighting for.
And the irony is, it’s not even clear if Trump himself has actually read this so-called plan. There’s a certain feeling that both he and perhaps his inner circle are operating on assumptions and hearsay. The general vibe is that Trump and his associates are either profoundly misinformed, actively sabotaging Ukraine’s efforts, or perhaps a combination of both. It’s tough to know which is worse.
The idea that Zelenskyy would be eager to surrender territory, just to make Trump look good, seems completely backwards. Anyone in Zelenskyy’s shoes would be fighting tooth and nail to keep every square inch of their country. And that’s understandable. The notion of a “peace plan” that essentially amounts to surrender terms is insulting and unrealistic. It’s not a path to peace; it’s a path to a Russian victory.
It becomes even more concerning when you consider who might have actually drafted this plan. The comments suggest it’s more of a “Russian peace plan” than a US one. Some even point to discussions between Trump’s representatives and Vladimir Putin in Moscow. If the very title of the plan, “Мирный план США, написанный не Россией” – which translates to “US Peace Plan, not written by Russia,” is accurate, then there’s already something deeply wrong.
Then there’s the fact that Zelenskyy appears to have read this plan already, not just once but possibly multiple times. And the conclusion, apparently, is that it’s nothing more than the same old reheated slop from the Kremlin court jester, which should come as no surprise. The idea that Russia would simply abandon its aims is laughable, and anyone who actually examines the details would see that the proposed terms heavily favor Russia.
The implications are disturbing. The suggestion here is that Trump isn’t just misguided; he’s actively siding with Russia. This is a betrayal of the US’s allies and it’s a betrayal of the values that the US supposedly stands for. Many see this as a desire to achieve a cheap win for himself, even at the expense of another country’s sovereignty. If the plan aligns with Putin’s goals, it’s pretty clear that it’s not designed to bring about a just peace. It appears to be more about appeasement than anything else, and that’s dangerous.
It’s a “surrender terms” document, as someone pointed out. Why would Zelenskyy read a document that says, essentially, “admit you lost and surrender?” To anyone with a basic understanding of the situation, the idea that Ukraine would willingly give up land or make concessions under duress is a non-starter.
The whole thing is, frankly, infuriating. The world is disappointed that Trump is seemingly forwarding Russian objectives. This, along with Trump’s past actions and statements, leads many to believe that he sees Putin as an ally, and that he’d be willing to sacrifice Ukraine’s interests for his own.
The focus should be on creating a real plan, one that actually addresses the core issues and provides a pathway toward a just and lasting peace, not a Russian-dictated surrender. It also doesn’t help that many Americans are probably still waiting for Trump to read, or understand, the US Constitution. Why would anyone want to read something that is so clearly the words of the enemy?