According to Płochii, The peace plan for Ukraine presented recently has clear hallmarks of a Russian project. The expert noted that this proposal resembles Moscow's previous ideas, and there is no full agreement within the US administration to support it. Some American authorities, as the historian noted, may be ready to conclude agreements with Russia that would, above all, bring economic benefits.
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He also referred to the actions of Kirill Dmitriev and Steve Witkoff, noting that their actions resembled previous negotiation attempts, including those related to Alaska or the planned meeting in Budapest. According to Płochij, the attitude of European leaders on this matter will be key.
The historian emphasized that Ukraine's current situation is difficult, but not hopeless. He stressed that the country should strengthen cooperation with its allies in Europe and the USA, and also focus on maintaining the front line in the east.. At the same time, he pointed to the need to resolve the internal political crisis, which further complicates the situation.
Płochij noted that despite the difficulties, emerging peace plans and ongoing talks may bring the end of the war closer. However, he pointed out that success depends more on continued dialogue and action than on a specific plan.
The historian warned that Ukraine's final defeat could prompt other countries to adopt nuclear weapons. This, he said, would be proof of the ineffectiveness of international agreements such as the Budapest Memorandum. In turn, providing effective support to Ukraine from the West could limit these trends, showing that security guarantees are worth trusting.
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A similar position was expressed by the American historian Timothy Snyder. In his statements on social media, he noted that forcing Ukraine to accept conditions that would mean its defeat could lead to a global nuclear arms race.. Snyder emphasized that such a development would increase the risk of nuclear war rather than contributing to world peace.
