The Trump administration’s proposed peace plan to end the Ukraine war has sparked alarm among key US allies, according to multiple diplomatic sources. Presented in Paris, the plan suggests major concessions from Kyiv, including ceding territory and US recognition of Crimea as Russian—reversing longstanding American policy. Vice President JD Vance called for freezing current territorial lines, while Trump suggested Russia not “taking the whole country” was a “pretty big concession.”
European and Asian diplomats warn the plan rewards aggression and sets a dangerous precedent for authoritarian powers like Russia and China. “This undermines international law and endangers every country’s sovereignty,” said an Eastern European diplomat. Despite progress in London-based talks, many fear Trump’s push for a rapid resolution may sacrifice Ukraine’s interests.
With US envoy Steve Witkoff heading to Moscow, concern mounts over possible backdoor deals. Diplomats describe Washington’s approach as “chaotic” and lacking strategic coherence.
