Trump Team Considers Ukraine Peace Proposals

Donald Trump's transition team is distancing itself from statements made by Bryan Lanza regarding a potential U.S.-backed peace plan for Ukraine, asserting that Lanza does not represent Trump's views. Amidst ongoing discussions, Trump's team is reportedly considering an 800-mile demilitarized zone between Ukraine and Russia, which would require Ukraine to abandon its NATO ambitions for at least 20 years while receiving continued military support from the U.S. This approach contrasts sharply with the current administration's stance and highlights the complexities of negotiating peace, especially as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky insists on full territorial integrity, including Crimea. Lanza's comments emphasized that Ukraine's willingness to negotiate must not include demands for regaining Crimea, which he claims is 'gone.' The potential plan has drawn skepticism from experts regarding its feasibility and attractiveness to Ukraine. As Trump prepares to take office, the future of U.S. involvement in the Ukraine conflict remains uncertain.