What A Day Will Trump Abandon Ukraine?
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Apr 24, 2025 Matt Duss, Executive Vice President at the Center for International Policy and former Foreign Policy Advisor to Bernie Sanders, dives into the contentious U.S. peace proposals concerning Ukraine. He discusses how these plans push Ukraine to concede territory and recognize Russia's annexation of Crimea. Duss provides insights into the motivations behind Trump's approach, highlighting its implications for power dynamics and Ukrainian sovereignty. The episode also touches on the need for enhanced European support amidst fears of U.S. withdrawal.
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Trump's One-Sided Ukraine Peace Deal
- The Trump administration's peace proposal heavily favors Russian goals.
- It pressures Ukraine to accept territory loss, recognize Crimea as Russian, and abandon NATO membership.
Ukraine Gains Little in Deal
- The deal offers Ukraine no firm security guarantees.
- It demands Ukraine cede a large part of its land including Crimea, with minimal concessions from Russia.
Trump Shares Putin's Power View
- The Trump administration views great powers as entitled to decide smaller nations' fate.
- This aligns it with Putin's view but conflicts with principles of justice and stability.