The Rest Is Politics 472. Is Trump’s Peace 'Plan’ Forced Surrender for Ukraine?
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Nov 23, 2025 Is Trump pulling strings behind a controversial peace plan for Ukraine, or is it Putin’s guiding hand? The hosts dissect explosive leaked drafts that blur lines of sovereignty and propose troubling territorial concessions. They critique the proposal's implications on NATO, Ukraine's military strength, and potential amnesty for war crimes. European leaders' underestimation of Russia's threat and the rise of populist ties to the Kremlin also spark heated discussions. Urgency for Europe to unite and bolster defenses is emphasized throughout.
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Plan Grants Russia De Facto Control
- The leaked 28-point plan hands Russia territorial gains and constrains Ukrainian sovereignty.
- Rory Stewart and Alistair Campbell say it effectively freezes and legitimises Russian control beyond current lines.
Non-Aggression Language Undermines Sovereignty
- The plan limits Ukrainian sovereignty through non-aggression clauses and NATO bans.
- Rory warns this resembles Finlandization and removes Ukraine's independent defence choices.
Military Limits Weaken Defence Capacity
- The plan prescribes limits on Ukraine's armed forces and bans NATO membership.
- Campbell and Stewart argue these constraints make Ukraine unable to deter future aggression.