NATO talks paused and hostilities freezing: Potential peace plan from Trump for Ukraine

As the sources explain, the first parameter will concern Ukraine's NATO membership. This issue will be will be taken off the agenda and the table but not thrown into the trash.

The second parameter will involve freezing hostilities along the frontline that will de facto exist on the battlefield at that time. However, Kyiv considers this scenario unfavorable as it does not address the problem of Russian aggression and the restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity. As the experience of the JFO (Joint Forces Operation) in Donbas demonstrated, any such freeze can turn into active hostilities at any moment.

Russia's readiness for alternative scenario

Many discussions regarding "Trump's actions concerning Ukraine" often overlook a key aspect - the readiness of the aggressor state to end hostilities. Currently, there is no such readiness. Russian forces continue offensive actions on the Donbas territory, and it seems they have no plans to stop on their own initiative.

Despite Kyiv's hopes that the war may end in 2025, work is also underway on an alternative scenario. This scenario concerns strengthening the defense capability of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and ensuring readiness for a possible continuation of the war. These tasks will remain relevant during Donald Trump's presidency.

Ending war in Ukraine

Recently, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that the Joe Biden administration is preparing the strongest possible position on Ukraine for Trump.

Meanwhile, Republican National Security Advisor Mike Waltz believes the war will end through diplomacy. Still, first, a ceasefire must be achieved. At the same time, Pentagon chief candidate Pete Hegseth has stated that Trump's team seeks an "as advantageous as possible" end to the war for Ukraine.