The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series Trump's 28-Point Peace Plan to End the Ukraine War || Peter Zeihan
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Dec 2, 2025 A controversial 28-point plan to end the Ukraine war is dissected, sparking disdain from both Ukrainians and Russians alike. Geographic defenses are central to the strategic dilemma, as Ukraine's existence threatens Russia's depth. The plan’s demands, like NATO refusal and army cuts for Ukraine, make it unacceptable. Meanwhile, Russia is burdened by post-Cold War border clauses. With over $100 billion in frozen assets on the line, the plan's merits lie in its clarity, but it faces rejection from both sides and hits a wall of U.S. political fatigue.
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Plan Forces Confrontation With Core Issues
- Peter Zeihan says Trump's 28-point plan forces confrontation with the core issues fueling the war.
- The document is blunt and acknowledges the real strategic dilemmas for Russia and Ukraine.
Demographics Drive Ukraine's Strategic Risk
- Zeihan explains that Ukraine's demographics are turning terminal, undermining its long-term ability to field large armies.
- This demographic reality shapes why Ukraine faces existential strategic vulnerabilities versus Russia.
Post-Soviet Borders Remove Russian Defensive Depth
- Zeihan contrasts Soviet-era defensive depth with post-Soviet contraction that left Russia with open frontiers.
- The result is that Russia perceives an existential threat from an independent Ukraine without geographic barriers.