Zelenskyy finds an effective response to Trump's peace plan

Zelenskyy has developed an effective strategy for responding to Trump's «peace plan»

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy developed an effective strategy for responding to the so-called «peace plan» of the US President Donald Trump, This allows Ukraine to maintain support for the diplomatic process without compromising its basic national interests. This was reported by The Wall Street Journal.

According to the newspaper, Ukrainian tactics boil down to the following formula «Yes, but...», This includes public readiness for negotiations while insisting on clear conditions and mechanisms for implementing the most controversial provisions of the plan.

Zelenskyy, in particular, declares his readiness to hold elections under the condition of a ceasefire, This removes one of the key claims of the opponents regarding the democratic legitimacy of the government during the war. At the same time, the president allows Preservation of Russia's participation in the management of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, under occupation, but only under the condition control by Ukraine and the United States.

In addition, the Ukrainian leader recognises the possibility of limiting the size of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, However, he stresses that it cannot be lower than the current level, as this would create security risks for the state.

У WSJ note that this approach allows Zelenskyy to formally support the peace initiative, while promoting Ukraine's interests and avoiding outright rejection of Washington's proposals, which could complicate relations with its key partner.