Russian Language

Trump’s Ukraine “Peace Deal”: Written by Russia?

Linguists have observed the unusual prevalence of specific phrases in the draft peace plan, such as “it is expected,” which closely mirrors the Russian phrase “ozhidayetsya.” The plan, secretly negotiated by President Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and a Russian advisor, notably excluded Ukrainian and European officials. Under the controversial proposal, Ukraine would surrender significant territories to Russia and be prohibited from joining NATO, while Russia would regain G8 membership. Furthermore, the plan includes substantial military reductions for Ukraine and the lifting of sanctions against Russia, contingent on future Russian actions.

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Putin Demands Russian Language Status, Refuses Zelenskyy Meeting: Reactions and Outrage

According to The New York Times, Vladimir Putin requested official recognition of the Russian language in Ukraine and protections for Russian Orthodox churches during his talks with former US President Donald Trump in Alaska. Putin has declined to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, reportedly viewing him as illegitimate. Trump, abandoning his call for an immediate ceasefire, now believes a peace treaty is possible if Zelenskyy concedes the Donbas region to Russia. Putin proposed a ceasefire across the remainder of Ukraine with a written pledge not to attack Ukraine or any European country, though officials have cautioned about Putin’s past breaches of agreements.

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