Dr Witold Rodkiewicz says the 28‑point US proposal for Ukraine, aimed at a freeze and regime change, is flawed and that Trump’s confidence is misguided.
28‑Point US Plan Outlined
The plan proposes that the United States and Russia agree on Ukraine’s surrender of the entire Donbas and Crimea, freezing frontlines in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, reducing the Ukrainian army, and abandoning Kyiv’s NATO membership aspirations.
Russian Stance on the Plan
According to Dr Rodkiewicz, Russia’s recent reactions show a reluctance to sign even this seemingly favorable plan, preferring instead to continue military operations until it achieves a regime change in Kyiv.
Unofficial US‑Russia Negotiations
Talks are reportedly being conducted unofficially through Russian official Kirill Dmitriev, who maintains distance from public acknowledgment and is perceived as trying to keep the Trump administration credit for any eventual agreement.
Expert Assessment of Trump’s Proposal
Rodkiewicz notes that the plan contains management of frozen reserves by the United States—unwelcome to Russia—and refers to outdated arms‑control agreements like the SNW‑1, suggesting an amateurish approach.
Implications for Ukraine’s Sovereignty
The proposal, he argues, eliminates Ukraine’s ability to conduct independent foreign policy, imposes armament limits, and requires elections—conditions not typical of a normal peace settlement and only imposing on a defeated opponent.
Future Outlook According to Rodkiewicz
Rodkiewicz believes Trump’s expectation that Russia would readily accept the plan is mistaken; Russia will likely continue negotiations while maintaining military pressure until it secures its desired outcome, even if that outcome may not materialize.
