WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch Donald Trump's 28-Point Plan for Ukraine's Capitulation
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Nov 21, 2025 Kate O'Dell, an editorial board member at The Wall Street Journal, and Joe Sternberg, a London-based columnist, dive into Donald Trump's 28-point plan regarding Ukraine. O'Dell discusses how the plan serves as an ultimatum to Ukraine while favoring Russia, highlighting military caps and territorial concessions. Sternberg warns of the risks associated with these concessions, suggesting they could invite future aggression from Russia. Together, they question the effectiveness of vague U.S. security guarantees and the overall implications for international relations.
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Plan Reads As An Ultimatum
- The 28-point plan functions as an ultimatum that largely concedes to many of Putin's demands.
- It would cap Ukraine's military, cede Donbass, bar NATO membership, and recognize Crimea.
Defanging Ukraine Risks Future Invasion
- Handing territory and limiting Ukraine's forces risks enabling future Russian aggression.
- Weakening Ukraine now could set up continued incremental conquest by Putin.
Guarantees Are Vague And Potentially Incredible
- The security guarantees in the plan are vague and lack clear, enforceable commitments.
- That vagueness makes the guarantee less credible to Ukraine and easier for Russia to test.