Trump Floats Deal: Putin Can Keep ‘Almost All’ of Ukrainian Land Under Bold New Conditions
In a move that is already shaking global diplomatic foundations, former President Donald Trump has reportedly floated a proposal that would allow Russian President Vladimir Putin to retain control of “almost all” of the Ukrainian territory he has seized — under certain conditions. The revelation, which insiders claim could be the basis of Trump’s plan to end the war in Ukraine “within 24 hours” if re-elected, has sparked a firestorm of reactions around the world.
According to close allies, Trump’s proposal hinges on a ceasefire agreement and a broader geopolitical realignment that would supposedly “stop the bloodshed and restore global stability.” But critics argue the plan effectively rewards aggression, legitimizes invasion, and could unravel decades of international law.
Sources familiar with the draft proposal say Trump envisions a deal where Ukraine would formally cede control of Crimea and large swaths of the Donbas region — areas Russia has occupied since 2014 and expanded upon after the full-scale invasion in 2022. In exchange, Putin would be required to halt further military operations, pull back troops from areas outside the agreed-upon lines, and enter into a long-term peace treaty, possibly monitored by international forces.
The backlash was immediate.
Ukrainian officials slammed the concept as a betrayal of their sovereignty. “There is no deal in which we hand over our land to the aggressor,” a senior aide to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. “Peace at the cost of our territory is not peace — it is surrender.”
Meanwhile, European leaders expressed concern that such a plan could embolden other authoritarian regimes. “We cannot normalize conquest,” one EU diplomat stated. “This would signal to the world that borders can be redrawn by force — and the West will eventually accept it.”
But Trump’s supporters say he’s doing what no other leader has dared: cutting through the endless war talk and offering a “realistic” solution. “President Trump sees the chessboard clearly,” one ally said. “He’s not afraid to make tough calls if it means ending war and saving lives.”
Trump himself, when asked about the leaked plan at a recent rally, didn’t confirm the specifics but hinted at a radical departure from current U.S. policy. “I know Putin. I know Zelenskyy. I’ll have them in a room, and we’ll fix it,” he declared. “The war ends — fast. But it’s gotta be smart. It’s gotta be fair. Fair for everybody.”
The implications of such a proposal are profound. If accepted, it could end a brutal war that has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions. But it also raises urgent questions about justice, international law, and whether peace built on lost land can ever be true peace.
For now, the world watches — wondering if Trump’s bold vision is a path to peace or a dangerous precedent.
