Trump's peace plan for Ukraine fails - CNN

Trump's peace plan for Ukraine has failed, and Putin is fine with that

Peace initiative Donald Trump, aimed at allegedly stopping the war in Ukraine, has failed - and that suits the Kremlin just fine.
This is stated in the analytical material of the American TV channel CNN, The event was devoted to the political consequences of the White House's attempts to establish a truce between Kyiv and Moscow.

What did the «Trump plan» envisage?»

According to experts, the former US president was trying to implement his own initiative, which he presented as a «realistic path to peace».
His proposals included Cessation of hostilities and the start of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia without specific security guarantees for Kyiv.

Analysts note that the plan did not contain a clear roadmap, The law did not provide for the return of the occupied territories and created a risk of freezing the conflict on the Kremlin's terms.

Why is this beneficial for Putin?

According to analysts, this situation suits Vladimir Putin.
First, Trump's initiative legitimised negotiations with Russia without real responsibility for the aggression.
Second, the pause in the war gave Moscow time to regroup, restore military resources and strengthen control over the occupied territories.

«Putin has gained a diplomatic advantage without having to make concessions. It's a perfect scenario for the Kremlin,» CNN said.

Reaction of Kyiv and the West

In Ukraine, Trump's initiative was met with criticism. Kyiv emphasised that peace without guarantees of security and restoration of territorial integrity is not peace, but surrender.

The United States' European allies have also expressed concern, with a number of NATO leaders warning that this approach Weakening Ukraine's position і undermines the unity of the West.

In the United States, views have also changed: analysts and some politicians admit that Trump's initiative not only failed, but also complicated Washington's strategic goals in Europe.

What's next

Experts believe that without a new model of negotiations with security guarantees for Ukraine and broad participation of European partners, any such initiative will remain unviable.

«Trump tried to demonstrate a quick solution to a complex conflict, but he miscalculated: peace without justice is impossible,» the article concludes.