Putin dismisses Trump's peace plan as Ukraine braces for consequences
In a conversation with "Politico", Dmytro Kuleba stated that Vladimir Putin would not agree to Donald Trump's peace plan, as his aim is the destruction of Ukraine and the exposure of the West’s weaknesses.
Dmytro Kuleba, the former Foreign Minister of Ukraine, in an interview with "Politico", expressed his belief that Vladimir Putin will not accept the peace plan proposed by Donald Trump. Kuleba emphasised that Putin's objective is to destroy Ukraine and to demonstrate to the world that the West is incapable of defending itself.
Kuleba referred to Donald Trump’s campaign promises, where he announced a swift end to the war in Ukraine. Vice President J.D. Vance suggested that peace might necessitate Ukraine relinquishing parts of the territories occupied by Russia.
The former minister highlighted that President Volodymyr Zelensky will not agree to such concessions due to constitutional constraints and the potential end of his political career.
Kuleba expressed concerns that if Trump's peace plan fails, it could result in a halt of arms and ammunition supplies to Ukraine, which would weaken its defensive capabilities.
In that scenario, Europe's reaction would be crucial, and increased assistance is not guaranteed. Kuleba believes that France, the United Kingdom, as well as the Nordic and Baltic countries, will increase their support. However, support from Germany is less certain due to political instability.
The former minister also expressed disappointment that the West has not understood the true meaning of the war. "You cannot win a war where Russia clearly knows what its strategic goal is in every detail; [where] Ukraine knows what its strategic goal is in every detail; but [where] the West, without whom Ukraine cannot win, does not know what it is fighting for." said Kuleba in an interview with "Politico."
