Trump’s Ukraine Plan Marks Major Policy Shift

A US-brokered peace agreement was signed between Armenia and Azerbaijan, ending decades of conflict over Karabakh and earning praise from international leaders, though Iran expressed concern over a proposed transit corridor. President Trump received credit for the deal, with both Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize. In parallel, Trump is preparing for a summit with Russian President Putin in Alaska to discuss ending the Ukraine war, controversially proposing that Ukraine cede Donbas and Crimea to Russia in exchange for a ceasefire. This proposal, echoed by Senator Lindsey Graham, has been firmly rejected by Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and many European leaders, who argue it rewards aggression. NATO's incoming chief Mark Rutte emphasized that any peace agreement must respect Ukraine's sovereignty and security, insisting that Ukraine's participation is essential. The Trump administration's approach marks a significant departure from prior US policy supporting Ukraine's full territorial integrity.