Trump cabinet advocates for 'freezing' Ukraine conflict, according to WSJ
According to reports, any peace plan for Ukraine being considered by the Trump team would require Kiev to put its NATO aspirations on hold. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Sources have indicated that the president-elect's administration plans to compel Kiev to halt its NATO aspirations.
Donald Trump’s team is exploring various strategies to resolve the Ukraine conflict, which would necessitate Ukraine postponing its NATO membership plans and freezing hostilities along the current front line, as reported by the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday.
Having defeated Kamala Harris in the presidential election, Trump has consistently promised to bring an end to the conflict between Moscow and Kiev within 24 hours, even prior to taking office.
Officials and aides who are familiar with the matter note that the Trump team has yet to finalize a comprehensive plan, with different factions “set to compete to influence the Republican’s foreign policy.” Allies traditionally aligned with Trump, such as Mike Pompeo, who previously served as secretary of state and CIA director during Trump's first term, are said to be advocating for a deal that “doesn’t appear to give a major win to Moscow.”
Other key players, like Richard Grenell, who may be appointed as Trump’s national security adviser, might push for a swift end to the conflict, even if it requires significant concessions from Ukraine.
Nonetheless, as per the WSJ, peace proposals “uniformly recommend freezing the war in place… and forcing Ukraine to temporarily suspend its quest to join” NATO. Three unnamed officials from Trump’s transition office disclosed that one suggestion involves Ukraine committing not to pursue NATO membership “for at least 20 years,” in exchange for substantial military assistance from the US to deter Russia.
The proposed plan would also create a demilitarized zone along the existing front line. One adviser to Trump has stated that the maintenance of peace in that area would not rely on American troops or US-funded international organizations like the UN. Instead, the US would aim to delegate this responsibility to European allies, according to the WSJ.
“We can do training and other support but the barrel of the gun is going to be European,” a source explained. “We are not sending American men and women to uphold peace in Ukraine. And we are not paying for it. Get the Poles, Germans, British and French to do it.”
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has suggested that the US could assist in resolving the Ukraine conflict, as it is seen as a key player in fueling it, asserting that Moscow is “open to contacts and dialogue.” Meanwhile, Ukraine’s President Vladimir Zelensky has dismissed the notion of “bargaining” over the country’s sovereignty or “trading” any territories claimed by Kiev.
Debra A Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
Donald Trump’s team is exploring various strategies to resolve the Ukraine conflict, which would necessitate Ukraine postponing its NATO membership plans and freezing hostilities along the current front line, as reported by the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday.
Having defeated Kamala Harris in the presidential election, Trump has consistently promised to bring an end to the conflict between Moscow and Kiev within 24 hours, even prior to taking office.
Officials and aides who are familiar with the matter note that the Trump team has yet to finalize a comprehensive plan, with different factions “set to compete to influence the Republican’s foreign policy.” Allies traditionally aligned with Trump, such as Mike Pompeo, who previously served as secretary of state and CIA director during Trump's first term, are said to be advocating for a deal that “doesn’t appear to give a major win to Moscow.”
Other key players, like Richard Grenell, who may be appointed as Trump’s national security adviser, might push for a swift end to the conflict, even if it requires significant concessions from Ukraine.
Nonetheless, as per the WSJ, peace proposals “uniformly recommend freezing the war in place… and forcing Ukraine to temporarily suspend its quest to join” NATO. Three unnamed officials from Trump’s transition office disclosed that one suggestion involves Ukraine committing not to pursue NATO membership “for at least 20 years,” in exchange for substantial military assistance from the US to deter Russia.
The proposed plan would also create a demilitarized zone along the existing front line. One adviser to Trump has stated that the maintenance of peace in that area would not rely on American troops or US-funded international organizations like the UN. Instead, the US would aim to delegate this responsibility to European allies, according to the WSJ.
“We can do training and other support but the barrel of the gun is going to be European,” a source explained. “We are not sending American men and women to uphold peace in Ukraine. And we are not paying for it. Get the Poles, Germans, British and French to do it.”
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has suggested that the US could assist in resolving the Ukraine conflict, as it is seen as a key player in fueling it, asserting that Moscow is “open to contacts and dialogue.” Meanwhile, Ukraine’s President Vladimir Zelensky has dismissed the notion of “bargaining” over the country’s sovereignty or “trading” any territories claimed by Kiev.
Debra A Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
