Trump New Peace Plan: A Gamble for a ‘Full Peace Deal’ 🤝
Trump’s New Peace Plan: A Gamble for a ‘Full Peace Deal’ 🤝
The U.S. stance on the Russia–Ukraine conflict has taken a significant turn. Following a high-stakes meeting in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have signaled a new focus: securing a comprehensive peace deal rather than a temporary ceasefire.
Rubio explained that while a ceasefire isn’t “off the table,” the ultimate goal is a “full peace deal” that would bring a definitive end to the war. This approach prioritizes a permanent resolution over a temporary halt in hostilities. The administration’s rationale is that a ceasefire, while stopping the immediate violence, often fails to hold and may not lead to a lasting peace. This pivot aligns with a long-held Kremlin position, which has pushed back against temporary truces in favor of a long-term agreement.
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This new U.S. strategy is not without its risks. The U.S. is betting that direct engagement and a focus on a comprehensive accord can succeed where sanctions and other pressures have not. The recent meeting in Alaska was described as “productive” by both sides, but it yielded no immediate breakthroughs. The lack of new sanctions, which Rubio has argued could undermine ongoing peace efforts, suggests the administration is committed to this diplomatic path.
The upcoming meeting at the White House between President Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, and various European leaders is a critical next step. The presence of key European partners like the British, French, and German leaders signals a united front in supporting a negotiated solution that ensures Ukraine’s sovereignty and long-term security.
The European leaders joining Zelenskiy are also seen as an effort to ensure the U.S. doesn’t pressure Ukraine into a deal that disproportionately favors Russia. This meeting could set the stage for a potential trilateral summit involving all three presidents, which would be an unprecedented moment in the conflict’s history.
