Overview

• President Trump’s administration has proposed a peace deal that pressures Ukraine to cede territory and resources to Russia without securing reciprocal guarantees.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected U.S. demands for resource concessions and elections under current terms, citing threats to sovereignty and security.
• The U.S. has reduced its condemnation of Russian aggression, adopting rhetoric that aligns with Kremlin narratives and omitting criticism of Moscow in international forums.
• European allies, led by France and the U.K., are exploring plans to deploy troops to Ukraine to support a potential ceasefire, as U.S. involvement becomes uncertain.
• Internal divisions within the Trump administration reflect competing strategies, with some officials advocating for strength against Russia and others favoring appeasement.