US Lawmakers Slam Trump's Ukraine-Russia Peace Plan as Favoring Moscow
The US government's proposed 28-point peace plan to end the Ukraine-Russia war has faced fierce criticism from lawmakers, who argue that it appears to favor Moscow and undermine Ukraine's sovereignty. The framework, which was shared with CBS News, requires Ukraine to cede its eastern Donbas region and Crimea, as well as swear off NATO membership.
Democrat Jeanne Shaheen and Republican Thom Tillis, members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement expressing "significant concerns" over the plan's details. They emphasized that a lasting peace can only be achieved through strength and unity, warning that concessions to Russia could embolden its aggression.
"The international community must remain firm in supporting Ukraine, upholding the principles of territorial integrity and self-determination," they stated. "Lasting peace comes not from conceding to aggression, but from the strength and unity of free nations that refuse to bow to it."
Co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Ukraine Caucus also criticized the plan, saying it appears to favor Russia's interests over those of Ukraine. They argued that the framework does not offer a genuine path to lasting peace, instead demanding the surrender and capitulation of Ukraine to Russian aggression.
The Trump administration's backing of the plan has raised serious concerns among lawmakers, who argue that it weakens US support for Ukraine and emboldens Russia's aggression. The European Union has also expressed reservations about the plan, saying it needs "additional work."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been vocal in his opposition to the plan, warning that it could compromise Ukraine's sovereignty and security. He addressed the country on Saturday, commemorating its great famine, and reaffirmed his commitment to defending Ukraine against Russian aggression.
The proposed peace plan emerged following recent meetings between US officials and those from Russia and Ukraine. The Trump administration has set a deadline for Ukraine's response, with President Donald Trump suggesting that Zelenskyy should respond by Thanksgiving Day. However, lawmakers are urging caution and emphasizing the need for a robust US response to Russian aggression.
As tensions escalate in the region, lawmakers are calling on the international community to remain firm in its support for Ukraine and to reject any plan that rewards an aggressor.
The US government's proposed 28-point peace plan to end the Ukraine-Russia war has faced fierce criticism from lawmakers, who argue that it appears to favor Moscow and undermine Ukraine's sovereignty. The framework, which was shared with CBS News, requires Ukraine to cede its eastern Donbas region and Crimea, as well as swear off NATO membership.
Democrat Jeanne Shaheen and Republican Thom Tillis, members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement expressing "significant concerns" over the plan's details. They emphasized that a lasting peace can only be achieved through strength and unity, warning that concessions to Russia could embolden its aggression.
"The international community must remain firm in supporting Ukraine, upholding the principles of territorial integrity and self-determination," they stated. "Lasting peace comes not from conceding to aggression, but from the strength and unity of free nations that refuse to bow to it."
Co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Ukraine Caucus also criticized the plan, saying it appears to favor Russia's interests over those of Ukraine. They argued that the framework does not offer a genuine path to lasting peace, instead demanding the surrender and capitulation of Ukraine to Russian aggression.
The Trump administration's backing of the plan has raised serious concerns among lawmakers, who argue that it weakens US support for Ukraine and emboldens Russia's aggression. The European Union has also expressed reservations about the plan, saying it needs "additional work."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been vocal in his opposition to the plan, warning that it could compromise Ukraine's sovereignty and security. He addressed the country on Saturday, commemorating its great famine, and reaffirmed his commitment to defending Ukraine against Russian aggression.
The proposed peace plan emerged following recent meetings between US officials and those from Russia and Ukraine. The Trump administration has set a deadline for Ukraine's response, with President Donald Trump suggesting that Zelenskyy should respond by Thanksgiving Day. However, lawmakers are urging caution and emphasizing the need for a robust US response to Russian aggression.
As tensions escalate in the region, lawmakers are calling on the international community to remain firm in its support for Ukraine and to reject any plan that rewards an aggressor.
. I think the Trump administration is being too soft on Russia and it's gonna be a huge mistake. They're basically giving away Ukraine to Moscow and that's not gonna bring peace 
. The fact that lawmakers are slamming the plan and warning of concessions leading to more aggression just reinforces my concerns. I mean, what's next? Are we gonna trade our values for some fleeting sense of stability? 
I think Ukraine deserves better than a pat on the back from Trump 
it's like they're trying to help russia win or something idk how else to say it, but ceding donbas and Crimea? yeah no thanks 
that's not gonna cut it for ukraine at all. and what's with the nato thing? like, are we really gonna let russia just waltz in there? i think lawmakers on both sides have a point tho, we gotta be firm on our support for ukraine but also not make things worse for us by giving in to russia's demands 
. we need a solid plan that prioritizes ukrainian sovereignty and security 
. I mean, what's up with ceding Donbas and Crimea? That's like giving away a piece of your own country to another nation. And what about NATO membership? Does the US think Ukraine should be forced to give up its security guarantees just to make Russia happy? 
. The guy's got no idea how this works or what he's getting himself into. I mean, the EU is already having doubts about this plan... it's only a matter of time before something goes down and we're all left wondering why we didn't do more to support Ukraine.
. This isn't some game of chess where you can just sacrifice one piece to save the rest. It's real people, countries, and a war that's already claimed too many lives... shouldn't we be putting our weight behind them? 
The whole thing seems so messy. Like, why would you just give Russia everything they want? 
I get what they're saying about lasting peace coming from strength and unity, but ceding entire regions like Donbas and Crimea just feels like a huge sacrifice for Ukraine. And what's the point of making them swear off NATO membership too? It's all kinda confusing... 
So, Trump's got a peace plan that basically says give up your whole country to Russia? 
Not exactly confidence inspiring, Donald. And honestly, can't believe he's trying to pawn this off on Ukraine like they're just a pawn in his game of geopolitics. 
Ukraine has been fighting for its sovereignty for years and now we're supposed to just hand it over because Trump says so? 
Newsflash: it doesn't work that way, Donald. 
. The EU's reservations are spot on 
. This plan needs serious work before it even gets considered 
. Zelenskyy knows what he's talking about 
, we should be supporting him, not giving in to Russia's demands 
. Can't let our backs down for an aggressor 
It doesn't make sense to me... The EU is already saying they need more work done on it, which is fair I guess. And what's with the deadline for Ukraine to respond by Thanksgiving Day? That seems kinda rushed 
. Maybe they should just let Ukraine do its own thing and figure out a plan that works for them? It'd be nice if the US was supporting Ukraine more strongly instead of trying to broker some deal that looks like it favors Russia 
i mean, ceding donbas region and Crimea? that's a huge concession to russia! 
the international community needs to stay firm in supporting ukraine and not let russia get away with this 
. This whole thing is so messed up 
and btw, why is the eu not getting more involved in this conflict?
... it seems like we're gonna have to give up on Ukraine 
... This plan is all about appeasing Russia, but what about Ukraine's sovereignty? 
. It sounds like Trump's trying to make a deal without actually having a plan... or maybe he just wants to get out of Ukraine before his hair starts to turn gray 
. Anyway, let's just hope Ukraine doesn't end up like a pawn in Trump's game of global chess 
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. russian aggression is a big deal, shouldn't be appeased with some half-baked peace plan 
This peace plan sounds like a total sellout to me. Ukraine deserves so much better than that 
Give Ukraine the support they need, not a bunch of half-baked concessions 
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And what about the whole NATO thing? Are we just gonna abandon Ukraine to fend for itself? 
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. Like, who writes a peace plan that basically gives away their own country? It's not like Ukraine is the one being aggressive here... they're just trying to hold on to what's left of their sovereignty