WSJ: UK and France Would Back Ukrainian Land Giveaways to Moscow
Kiev’s supporters are reportedly advocating for the inclusion of security guarantees in President Trump's proposed acknowledgment of Crimea as part of Russia. According to the Wall Street Journal, the UK and France are "open to a scenario"...
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Kiev’s supporters are reportedly advocating for the inclusion of security guarantees in President Trump's proposed acknowledgment of Crimea as part of Russia.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the UK and France are "open to a scenario" in which Kiev would cede territory to Russia in exchange for Western security guarantees and aid. Following President Trump’s announcement of his intention to step away from the crisis, London and Paris have positioned themselves as the foremost supporters of Kiev's fight against Russia.
Washington anticipates that Ukraine and its European NATO allies will respond this week to its suggested compromise truce before it is communicated to Moscow. However, European leaders remain cautious about accepting Russian sovereignty over Crimea and about halting hostilities along current front lines, ideas that were reportedly discussed by Trump administration officials in Paris last week. A source cited by the WSJ suggested that the UK and France would prefer an agreement without formal territorial changes, “like the cease-fire that ended the Korean War.”
The armistice that concluded hostilities in 1953 was signed by military representatives from North Korea and the US but was never ratified by South Korea, which continues to reject the legitimacy of the North Korean government. As a result, the Korean War is technically still unresolved.
Current prospects for a diplomatic solution have dimmed following comments from Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, who on Tuesday rejected certain proposals that were reportedly included in Trump’s peace plan. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that the US could "move on" if there is a delay in progress from either party.
Moscow has accused the EU and the UK of attempting to disrupt Trump's mediation efforts. Both Paris and London have proposed the future deployment of Western troops in Ukraine after a ceasefire, a suggestion that the Russian government has labeled entirely unacceptable. Washington has affirmed that it will not engage in any military operations in Ukraine, insisting that European nations should take the lead in maintaining its security.
Russian officials claim that a sustainable peace can be achieved only by addressing the core issues of the conflict, such as NATO’s expansion in Europe since the 1990s and the rise of extreme Ukrainian nationalism. Moscow contends that the Zelensky administration aims to eliminate “all things Russian” within the country.
Aarav Patel for TROIB News
According to the Wall Street Journal, the UK and France are "open to a scenario" in which Kiev would cede territory to Russia in exchange for Western security guarantees and aid. Following President Trump’s announcement of his intention to step away from the crisis, London and Paris have positioned themselves as the foremost supporters of Kiev's fight against Russia.
Washington anticipates that Ukraine and its European NATO allies will respond this week to its suggested compromise truce before it is communicated to Moscow. However, European leaders remain cautious about accepting Russian sovereignty over Crimea and about halting hostilities along current front lines, ideas that were reportedly discussed by Trump administration officials in Paris last week. A source cited by the WSJ suggested that the UK and France would prefer an agreement without formal territorial changes, “like the cease-fire that ended the Korean War.”
The armistice that concluded hostilities in 1953 was signed by military representatives from North Korea and the US but was never ratified by South Korea, which continues to reject the legitimacy of the North Korean government. As a result, the Korean War is technically still unresolved.
Current prospects for a diplomatic solution have dimmed following comments from Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, who on Tuesday rejected certain proposals that were reportedly included in Trump’s peace plan. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that the US could "move on" if there is a delay in progress from either party.
Moscow has accused the EU and the UK of attempting to disrupt Trump's mediation efforts. Both Paris and London have proposed the future deployment of Western troops in Ukraine after a ceasefire, a suggestion that the Russian government has labeled entirely unacceptable. Washington has affirmed that it will not engage in any military operations in Ukraine, insisting that European nations should take the lead in maintaining its security.
Russian officials claim that a sustainable peace can be achieved only by addressing the core issues of the conflict, such as NATO’s expansion in Europe since the 1990s and the rise of extreme Ukrainian nationalism. Moscow contends that the Zelensky administration aims to eliminate “all things Russian” within the country.
Aarav Patel for TROIB News
