Sky News Daily What happens if the US walks away from a Ukraine peace deal?
Apr 24, 2025
Dominic Waghorn, the international affairs editor at Sky News, dives into the complexities of potential peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. He discusses JD Vance's alarming assertion about U.S. withdrawal from talks if both nations don't agree. The conversation highlights Ukraine's resilience and reliance on drone technology amid shifting European support. Waghorn also explores the delicate U.S.-Russia relationship and the implications for global order, emphasizing Europe's crucial role in maintaining stability.
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Trump's Binary Worldview on Ukraine
- Donald Trump views Ukraine's weakness as the reason for its invasion and expects Ukraine to make concessions for peace.
- He perceives strength as dominance and believes weak countries should accept their fate.
Peace Deal Seen as Capitulation
- The American peace plan demands Ukraine surrender sovereignty over Crimea and accept forced territorial loss.
- Europeans and Ukrainians see this as capitulation that encourages further Russian aggression.
Risks of US Withdrawal or Deal Acceptance
- Whether Ukraine accepts the peace deal or the US withdraws, Russia benefits either way.
- This risks undermining post-WWII principles that oppose rewarding aggression and threatens global security.