Here’s Trump’s Plan to “Freeze” the War in Ukraine, Arms to Kiev in Exchange for Concessions to Moscow..

At the end of October, the Financial Times spoke of Donald Trump’s alleged exit strategy from the war in Ukraine, proposing an agreement that would have benefited Russia, freeing the US from subsequent funding for peacekeeping, with Washington’s clear refusal to participate in any peacekeeping operations…

But now more details are coming from the Wall Street Journal, according to which Donald Trump’s advisors recommend that he freeze the ongoing war, fixing Moscow’s occupation of about 20% of Ukraine and forcing Kiev to temporarily suspend its application for membership in NATO. An idea proposed within Trump’s transition office would involve Kiev promising not to join NATO for at least 20 years.

In exchange, the United States would continue to supply Ukraine with weapons to deter a future Russian attack. The front line would essentially freeze, and both sides would agree to an 800-mile demilitarized zone. Who would patrol that territory remains unclear, but one adviser said the peacekeeping force would not involve American troops, nor would it come from a U.S.-funded international body, such as the United Nations.

As in Trump’s first term, different factions are poised to compete for influence over the GOP’s foreign policy. More traditional allies like Mike Pompeo, the former secretary of state now vying to lead the Pentagon, are likely to push for a deal that doesn’t appear to deliver a major victory for Moscow. Other advisers, particularly Richard Grenell, a leading candidate to lead the State Department or serve as national security adviser, may prioritize Trump’s desire to end the war as quickly as possible, even if that means forcing significant concessions from Kiev.

What the Financial Times wrote – 

According to the financial daily, Trump’s exit strategy would make the Russians happy: autonomous and demilitarized zones on both sides of the border, no to Kiev joining NATO, EU countries that must assume the role of guarantors of the peace process, while the participation of the United States and NATO will be minimal. Furthermore, it will not be up to the US to assume the financial burden of maintaining peace, but rather to the EU countries, with Washington not even being available to participate in any peacekeeping operations.