Draft Trump Proposal on Ukraine Seen as Favouring Russia

By Amanuel Janberu
Published on 11/21/25

A draft proposal from former U.S. President Donald Trump to end the war in Ukraine would cede territory to Russia and restrict Kyiv’s military capabilities, according to a document obtained by The Associated Press on Thursday.

The plan, stemming from negotiations between Washington and Moscow, appears to favour Russia, which launched its invasion nearly four years ago. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has previously rejected Trump’s calls for territorial concessions, making the proposal’s prospects uncertain.

A side agreement addresses Ukrainian security concerns by stipulating that any future “significant, deliberate and sustained armed attack” by Russia would be considered a threat to the transatlantic community. The draft does not commit the United States or European allies to intervene militarily but notes they would “determine the measures necessary to restore security.”

Analysts say the plan could strain relations with European leaders, who are unlikely to endorse any agreement perceived as rewarding Russian President Vladimir Putin for aggression, potentially emboldening Moscow rather than deterring it.