95% of Trump's "peace plan" is unacceptable for Ukraine — Meister

This opinion was expressed by Stefan Meister, an expert at the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP).

Nothing good can come out of this plan - only negative consequences are possible for Ukraine. The vast majority, let's say 90-95 percent of what is written there is unacceptable for Ukraine. This is even worse than it was before, if we can compare at all.

He called it a humiliation and actual undermining of Ukraine's authority and sovereignty when such a plan is agreed upon without the participation of Kyiv and the Europeans, and Russia is essentially given what it wants, without any countermeasures from its side.

In essence, this is legitimizing Russian demands. And facts are being created that will have long-term consequences for Ukraine and negatively affect its security and sovereignty.

In his opinion, everything looks as if the "plan" was dictated in Moscow, and the American side largely agreed.

We must stop hoping that the Americans or Trump will negotiate in the interests of Ukraine and the Europeans. This means that we should both mentally and practically move away from expectations that the Americans will do something for us, and do what Ukraine needs and together with Ukraine ourselves. The conclusion from this situation should actually be this: autonomy and independence from the Americans, and do more ourselves — and do it faster.

Commenting on the timing of this plan, Meister suggested that Trump is trying to show at least some progress or reach at least some formal agreement. In addition, Ukraine is currently in a difficult situation. For the Russians, this is another delay and an attempt to get something from Trump to put pressure on Kyiv.

In essence, there is nothing new: the same demands, the same positions. Only presented in a "smarter" way - in particular, this whole story with investments, to create the impression of concessions.

At the same time, according to him, it should be obvious to everyone, including the Russians, that Ukraine will never accept such a plan. The master is convinced that Moscow is well aware that Kyiv will not agree to these conditions.