ThePrint ThePrintPod: Donald Trump’s 28 points for Ukraine add up to a no-go at peace
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Nov 23, 2025 The discussion kicks off with an analysis of Trump's controversial 28-point peace proposal for Ukraine, which many see as impractical. The speaker highlights how this plan appears to favor Russia, proposing to diminish Ukrainian defenses and cede territories. Key issues emerge, including the plan's detachment from battlefield realities and Europe's complicated role in ongoing support. The risks of a rushed peace deal are scrutinized, stressing that only mutual concessions can lead to lasting peace. Finally, the impact of domestic scandals on Ukraine's legitimacy is explored.
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Plan Ignores Battlefield Realities
- Swasti Rao argues Trump's 28-point plan repeats past mistakes and is disconnected from battlefield and political realities.
- The plan largely reflects Russia's maximalist demands and has been rejected by Ukraine.
Personal Ambition Shapes Policy
- Swasti Rao links Trump's push to personal ambitions and affinity for strongmen, shaping a biased peace proposal.
- She notes a similar rushed Gaza plan failed beyond securing prisoner returns.
Economic And Military Pressure On Russia
- Rao highlights ongoing Ukrainian strikes and declining Russian oil/refining output as shifting war dynamics.
- She warns these pressures are significant but may be temporary and layered over months.