German daily Die Welt reports that a secret “Kremlin wish list” seeks to end the Ukraine war, allegedly an American‑Russian détente that would cede Ukraine’s sovereignty to Moscow.
German Press Scolds Secret Peace Draft
Die Welt published a letter describing a “Kremlin wish list” that defines a peace plan as American‑Russian. According to the paper, the proposal would mean capitulation for Ukraine and a security loss for Europe.
Donbas Transfer Seen as Kremlin Gift
Commentator Ibrahim Naber argues that handing Donbas to Russia would be a gift to Moscow, whose limited territorial gains over the years would soon be followed by pressure on Ukrainian lands behind the front. He warns that, short or medium term, the move would give Russia an ideal launchpad for another offensive.
Only Hard Security Guarantee
Naber claims that banning Ukraine from long‑range weapons would deprive it of the most effective leverage. He cites systematic strikes on Russian refineries and weapons factories as increasing pressure on Putin. The Ukrainian army—modern and currently the strongest in Europe—is described as the only solid guarantee of Ukraine’s survival.
Polish Critique of the Plan
Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski warned against restricting Ukraine’s defensive capabilities and called for keeping the aggressor’s power in check. German daily Handelsblatt’s Jens Münchrat stated that acceptance of the plan would amount to capitulation to a revisionist power, a failure of European security and ethics, and a betrayal of the Ukrainian cause.
Trump’s Leverage and European Silence
The commentary notes that Trump could exert great pressure on President Zelenskyy by suspending arms deliveries and intelligence cooperation, crucial for Ukraine’s defense. It stresses that Europeans cannot replace U.S. influence now or in the next five to ten years.
Conclusion: Strengthening Sanctions
The article concludes that the only viable solution is to counter Putin’s wartime calculations by tightening economic, military, and political sanctions while continuing to support Ukraine. It notes that the U.S. president appears unprepared to do so.
