By Dim Amor

According to reports in the British Telegraph and other international media outlets, the Trump administration is this week presenting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with a difficult choice: sign what is being called a "peace agreement" or risk losing American support in efforts to end the conflict.

The plan, which will soon be presented to Russian President Vladimir Putin by Trump's special envoy, Steve Whitcoff, includes eight key points that significantly alter the geopolitical map of the region.

Under the plan, Ukraine would be required to formally relinquish the Crimean Peninsula, with the United States officially recognizing it as Russian territory. Ukraine would not be able to join NATO, although it would retain the possibility of negotiating future membership in the European Union.

According to the framework, all combat operations along the current front line would be completely halted, meaning that approximately 19.5% of Ukraine's sovereign territory would remain under Russian control. At the same time, the United States would lift all sanctions imposed on Russia, a move expected to inject vast capital into the Russian economy and allow it to recover from the economic crisis it has experienced.

Another significant clause concerns the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is currently under Russian occupation. According to the plan, the plant would be transferred to American control, and energy cooperation would be established between the United States and Russia, despite the fact that the plant officially belongs to Ukraine.

The plan also stipulates that direct negotiations would take place between Russia and Ukraine, but the United States would not provide security guarantees to Ukraine. Instead, European countries would be required to engage with Ukrainians on increasing security assistance. Additionally, the United States and Ukraine would sign an agreement on minerals.

A significant meeting on the issue took place today in London, with the participation of senior Ukrainian, American, and British officials, who apparently discussed the details of the plan. President Zelensky has already made it clear in the past that the Crimean Peninsula is sovereign Ukrainian territory and that his country does not intend to relinquish it as part of any agreement.

International observers note that the proposed plan requires significant concessions from Ukraine, while Russia is not required to give up anything and even receives a series of significant benefits. The lifting of American sanctions is expected to be of enormous economic value to Russia and allow it to recover from the economic crisis it has experienced as a result of the war.

Political commentators argue that Trump is trying to achieve a quick diplomatic victory in the form of "ending the war", but is ignoring the long-term implications of such an agreement. International relations experts warn that surrendering to Russian demands could signal weakness and invite additional conflicts in the future.

It is important to note that the plan has not yet been officially presented, and Putin has not yet responded to it publicly, although according to international reports, the plan largely reflects Russian interests, and therefore he is likely to receive it favorably.

The move comes at a particularly sensitive time, as Ukraine faces significant challenges on the battlefield and an increasing shortage of military supplies and international support. The coming days are expected to be critical in determining the future of the conflict and the future of Ukraine as a sovereign state.

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