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The new proposal by Trump—a plan viewed by some analysts as a compromise—has sparked diverging opinions. Some suggest that this is the best offer that Ukraine could accept under current circumstances, while others caution that Russia’s ultimate goals extend far beyond the sanctions and territorial negotiations that are at play.
Ultimately, the conflict's trajectory remains uncertain, with the U.S. strategy leaning towards achieving diplomatic benefits with minimal obligations. This was reflected in Trump’s repeated characterizations of the war as a failure of his successors, while simultaneously calling for an end to hostilities.