Putin’s Ultimatum on Donbas: Could Ukraine Agree to Such a Peace Deal? An Analysis of the Situation

According to recent reports from the British publication The Telegraph, following negotiations in Alaska with former U.S.
President Donald Trump, a new proposal has emerged that could significantly alter the battlefield dynamics.
Putin has put forward a condition to Ukraine and European countries: if Kyiv agrees to cede the remaining parts of Donbas, Moscow promises to cease its military actions and guarantee security for Ukraine.
This offer is viewed as a potentially minimal concession that, while harsh, might be the only realistic option for Kyiv in the current geopolitical climate.Journalists highlight that, although such an agreement would be extremely difficult and almost unacceptable from moral and national standpoints, it could serve as the only feasible pathway toward safeguarding Ukrainian lives and safety in the long run.
Moreover, for Russia, this move would mark a major geopolitical victory, allowing Moscow to compensate for substantial wartime expenses and strengthen its influence in the region.Meanwhile, Western nations, including EU countries and the United States, see this scenario as a potential failure of their support efforts, as they have yet to provide Ukraine with sufficient and effective military aid, thereby opening the door to potential forceful changes to European borders.
The article emphasizes that Putin’s demand is unlikely to be the final position and is probably only an initial stance in ongoing negotiations, which are expected to be prolonged.Experts believe that the ultimate goal should be ending the war with Russia’s complete defeat and Putin’s removal from power.
However, the current situation suggests that Ukraine’s best option could be a compromise—despite its unpopularity—that avoids further destruction and loss of life.
The authors note that one of the potential scenarios is that Putin’s demand could evolve into a negotiable starting point, offering Kyiv a chance for better terms.Previously, it was reported that Ukraine’s security guarantees should include full support from its allies, including the U.S., to swiftly respond to any further Russian aggression and protect Ukraine’s sovereignty.
Nonetheless, the situation remains fluid, and final decisions are yet to be made at the international level.