Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan Faces Russian Rejection

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has expressed strong disapproval of a proposed peace plan from President-elect Donald Trump's team, which suggests delaying Ukraine's NATO membership by 20 years and deploying European peacekeepers in Ukraine. Lavrov criticized the idea of shifting responsibility for the conflict to Europe and underscored Russia's firm stance against NATO's eastward expansion. Trump, who has pledged to end the war swiftly, reportedly plans to leverage military aid to force negotiations, though he has not officially detailed his strategy. Moscow insists on guarantees of Ukraine's neutrality and has rejected any unofficial proposals, demanding that the U.S. initiate dialogue. Meanwhile, NATO faces challenges in bolstering its defenses and maintaining support for Ukraine amidst Trump's unpredictable approach. European allies are considering increased defense spending to align with Trump's expectations and keep the alliance intact.