Republican Ohio Senator JD Vance, who is running for vice president, outlined on Thursday what he believes will be former President Donald Trump’s plan to resolve the war in Ukraine if he wins the November election.
Vance suggests that Trump’s approach would involve a diplomatic negotiation where he would bring together Russia, Ukraine, and European countries to establish a peaceful settlement. He proposes that a potential solution could be the creation of a demilitarized zone along the current border between Russia and Ukraine, serving as a boundary line to promote peace.
Vance criticizes the current strategy of the US federal government, stating that it simply involves providing financial aid without addressing the root causes of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Additionally, Vance proposes that Trump’s plan may include an agreement granting Ukraine independence while ensuring neutrality towards Russia, with Ukraine pledging to refrain from joining NATO or any other allied institutions.
According to Vance, Trump has the potential to quickly reach a deal due to his reputation of following through with his statements. Trump has previously claimed that he could end the conflict within 24 hours if he returned to the White House.
Vance highlights that all parties involved express a desire to find a resolution, as prolonged warfare is not in their best interest. He emphasizes the importance of at least halting the ongoing conflict, even if a complete resolution seems unlikely.
Trump has criticized the significant expenditure on security assistance for Ukraine and has refrained from commenting on whether Ukraine’s victory is crucial to US national security. Instead, he prioritizes reaching an immediate end to the war.
Regarding the global implications, Trump warns that ongoing conflicts, including those in Ukraine and the Middle East, could potentially escalate into a global conflict, further stressing the urgency for resolution.
In response, Kamala Harris, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, asserts the importance of upholding Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. She criticizes Trump’s assurance of a swift end to the war, suggesting that he would be willing to abandon Ukraine.
It is worth noting that Ukraine relies on military and financial aid from the US to sustain its resistance against Russian forces.
Earlier this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Ukraine must surrender territory and refrain from joining NATO as a precondition for negotiations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy opposes any concession of Ukrainian territory to Russia.