The term "peace plan" has been widely used in discussions about the Trump administration's approach to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This terminology gained traction following Donald Trump's return to the White House in January, coinciding with a controversial proposal that sought to extract $500 billion from Ukraine in exchange for access to its mineral resources. Critics argue that this arrangement, which is now largely inactive, does not constitute a genuine peace initiative.

Trump has repeatedly claimed that the United States spent $300 billion to support Ukraine against Russia's invasion in 2022, a statement that has been debunked. According to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, the actual amount spent by the U.S. was approximately $119 billion, while European nations contributed around $138 billion. Despite these figures, the Trump administration has not allocated any new funds to Ukraine since Trump took office on January 20.

Recently, the phrase "28-point peace plan" has dominated headlines. This plan was reportedly developed in Florida in October by Trump envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian official Kirill Dmitriev, with Jared Kushner involved. Historians have drawn parallels between this plan and the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact of 1939, which facilitated Nazi Germany's invasion of Poland with Soviet support. The secretive nature of both agreements raises concerns about their legitimacy and intentions.

The so-called peace plan was leaked to several U.S. news outlets last month, revealing recorded conversations between Russian officials and Witkoff. It appears that a European intelligence agency may have played a role in the leak. The plan, which Trump instructed Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll to present to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, was largely seen as a set of demands from Russia. Trump warned Zelenskyy that if he did not agree to the terms by American Thanksgiving, he would be left to fend for himself.

The leaked details indicated that the plan required Ukraine to make significant concessions, including the surrender of Crimea and parts of Eastern Ukraine to Russia. It also called for a reduction of Ukraine's military, a ban on NATO troops in Ukraine, and a U.S.-enforced pardon for Putin regarding war crimes. Additionally, it proposed Russia's reinstatement in the G7 and the lifting of sanctions against Russia.

In response to the backlash from European leaders, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was sent to Geneva to address the situation, but his efforts yielded little success. The unfolding events have raised serious questions about the motivations behind the proposed peace plan and its implications for Ukraine's sovereignty and security.