Trump’s Ultimatum to Zelenskyy: The 28-Point Peace Plan and the Deadline
Trump’s Ultimatum to Zelenskyy: The 28-Point Peace Plan and the Ticking Clock
Will Ukraine accept the "extremely difficult" terms by the 27th?
The tension was palpable in Washington.
President-elect Donald Trump has delivered a definitive ultimatum to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Following a high-stakes meeting, Trump presented a comprehensive 28-point peace plan, setting a strict deadline of the 27th of this month.
This is a geopolitical maneuver that could redefine the global order. Trump warned that Ukraine "must accept something it has not accepted before."
1. Declassified: Inside the 28 Points
While the full text remains classified, analysts suggest the plan centers on "Territorial Reality" and "Neutrality."
- Freezing the Frontlines: A ceasefire along current lines, effectively ceding control of Donbas and Crimea to Russia temporarily.
- NATO Membership Freeze: Delaying Ukraine’s NATO accession for decades to appease Moscow.
- The DMZ Model: A demilitarized zone monitored by European forces.
2. The 'Art of the Deal' Diplomacy
Setting a deadline for the 27th is a classic Trump tactic. He aims to enter his inauguration as a "Peacemaker." By imposing a tight timeframe, he cuts off Zelenskyy's ability to seek leverage from European allies.
3. Global Reactions
Moscow's Approval: Putin signaled readiness to engage, seeing a chance to consolidate gains. Europe's Anxiety: Berlin and Paris fear a forced peace could destabilize the continent's security architecture.
The "Trump Peace Plan" signals a return to transactional diplomacy. All eyes are now on the 27th.