Trump implores Putin to halt offensive actions, propose peace negotiations, and formalize an agreement to bring an end to the Ukraine conflict.
Frustrated Trump Urges Russia to End Ukraine War
In a candid conversation with reporters on April 27, U.S. President Donald Trump made it clear: he wants Russia to cease attacks and sign a U.S.-backed peace deal to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. Trump's remarks came following series of deadly missile and drone strikes by Russia, which resulted in 12 fatalities and over 90 injuries, including six children.
"I want him to stop attacking, sit down, and sign a deal," Trump expressed his expectations for Russian President Vladimir Putin. He went on to state, "We have the framework for a deal, and I want him to sign it and be through with it." Trump's statements suggest growing impatience, as negotiations appear to be at a standstill.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is viewed as calmer and more insightful by Trump. He commented, "I think he understands the situation and wants to make a deal." The administration has been pushing for Ukraine and Russia to accept a deal, warning that they might "move on" if an agreement isn't reached soon.
The details of the U.S. proposal remain undisclosed, but reports suggest it includes U.S. recognition of Crimea as part of Russia and the lifting of sanctions against Moscow. However, the plan falls short on providing security guarantees for Ukraine.
Alternatively, Ukraine and Europe have proposed an alternative peace deal that contains robust security guarantees without territorial concessions before a complete ceasefire is implemented.
While discussing his meeting with Zelensky ahead of Pope Francis's funeral, Trump referred to the encounter as "good," "nice," and "beautiful." He acknowledged the difficult road Ukraine faces and mentioned that Zelensky requested additional weapons, a concern Trump acknowledged.
Overall, various peace proposals aim for an end to the conflict in Ukraine, ranging from supporting Ukraine's sovereignty to recognizing Russian control over occupied territories. The biggest hurdle remains achieving a lasting ceasefire that satisfies all parties' demands.
Insights: The U.S. proposal includes recognizing Crimea as Russian territory-an idea that Zelensky firmly rejected. European proposals focus on a rapid, permanent ceasefire with security guarantees, while Russia seeks a frozen conflict under terms that include Ukraine's neutrality and demilitarization.
*Enrichment Data:## Overview of Peace Proposals for Ukraine
Several peace proposals have been floated to end the conflict in Ukraine, involving the U.S., Europe, Russia, and Ukraine itself. Here are the key terms and details of these proposals:
U.S. Peace Proposal
- Recognition of Occupied Areas: The U.S. proposal includes recognizing Crimea as part of Russia and de facto recognition of Russian control over nearly all occupied areas since the 2022 invasion.
- Ceasefire and Stability: It aims for a ceasefire but lacks U.S. troop deployment for enforcement. Instead, security responsibilities would fall on European partners and Ukraine's own armed forces.
- No NATO Membership: This proposal does not support Ukraine's NATO membership.
European Proposals
- Ceasefire with Security Guarantees: European states advocate for a rapid and permanent ceasefire with solid security guarantees for Ukraine, verified by European states.
- Military Support: Some European proposals suggest closing Ukrainian skies and deploying a reassurance force of troops to stabilize conditions for peace.
Russian Proposals
- Ceasefire Terms: Putin has proposed a ceasefire under terms that include Ukraine becoming a neutral country, abandoning plans to join NATO, and demilitarization.
- Control of Annexed Areas: Russia seeks the complete handover of annexed provinces and respects for Russian-speakers' rights in Ukraine.
Ukraine's Stand
- Resistance to Russian Gains: Ukraine rejects any agreement that gives an advantage to Russia, seeking a "real and just" peace with durable security guarantees.
- Ceasefire Conditions: Ukraine is willing to negotiate after a lasting ceasefire but has ruled out accepting Russia's occupation of Crimea and other regions.*
- Trump expressed his expectations for Russian President Vladimir Putin to cease attacks, sit down, and sign a U.S.-backed peace deal to end the war in Ukraine.
- The U.S. proposal includes confirming Crimea as part of Russia, an idea that Zelensky firmly rejected.
- Europe proposed an alternative peace deal that contains robust security guarantees without territorial concessions before a complete ceasefire is implemented.
- Reports suggest that Putin signaled war-and-conflicts politics when he proposed a ceasefire to Ukraine on terms that include Ukraine becoming a neutral country, abandoning plans to join NATO, and demilitarization.
