Ukraine: The Latest

Trump peace plan ‘written by Russia’ & explosion as power plant struck near Moscow

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Nov 24, 2025
Dominic Nicholls, Associate Editor of Defence at The Telegraph, shares crucial military insights and frontline updates, while Jakub Parasynski, Director of KI Insights, delves into Ukraine's significant energy-sector corruption scandal. They discuss the leaked US-Russia peace plan, revealing its puzzling origins that hint at Russian influence. Jakub highlights the substantial fallout for President Zelensky's government, potentially jeopardizing donor trust and political stability. Together, they explore the implications for Ukraine's future amid shifting diplomatic landscapes.
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INSIGHT

Leaked Plan Undermines Ukrainian Sovereignty

  • The leaked 28-point plan reads like a Russian-origin wish list that would strip Ukrainian sovereignty and limit NATO options.
  • European capitals fear the plan would hollow post-Cold War security architecture and reward Russian aggression.
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Europe Offers A Different Framework

  • Europe produced a counterproposal removing the NATO non-expansion expectation and changing military caps to 800,000.
  • It also seeks NATO consensus on membership and a US-style guarantee mirroring Article 5.
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Sanctions Were Pushed Off The Agenda

  • The Russian-style leak diverted attention away from crucial US legislation targeting main buyers of Russian oil.
  • Bill Browder argues that abandoning those oil sanctions plays into Putin's hands by preserving Russia's economic lifeline.
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