On September 12, Republican U.S. Vice president candidate J.D. Vance, in an interview with Shawn Ryan made controversial proposals on how to end the conflict in Ukraine. His message suggests that president Donald Trump, if he took office again, could propose the creation of a demilitarized region between Russia and Ukraine as part of the peace agreement. A key component of this region would be to guarantee Moscow that Ukraine does not join NATO or any another alliances, which, according to Vance, could rapidly end the conflict.
Trump's plan to end the 24-hour conflict
Donald Trump repeatedly promised in his speeches that if he won the election in 2024, he would end the conflict in Ukraine within just 24 hours of taking office. Despite these promises, the details of his plan remained kept secret until now. Vance, however, in an interview with Ryan, sheds more light on this strategy, indicating that Trump would search peace talks with Russia, Ukraine and the European Union.
Demilitarized region and Neutrality of Ukraine
According to Vance, 1 of the key parts of the agreement would be a demilitarized region that resembles the current front lines. According to him, "she would should be heavy fortified so that the Russians would not invade again". Furthermore, Kiev would warrant Russia that it would stay neutral and would not join NATO or another allied institutions.
Such a proposal raises many controversy, especially in the context of Ukraine's efforts to bring the West closer together. Since the beginning of the conflict Ukraine has openly expressed its desire to join NATO, which is 1 of the main points of inflammation in relations with Russia.
Corruption and resources – economical
During Vance's interview, he stressed that although Russia should not have attacked Ukraine, in his opinion Ukraine faces corruption problems. He besides pointed to the economical background of the conflict, suggesting that the conflict is about resources, and Ukraine is simply a "very resource-rich country". These statements stress that, in the opinion of any American politicians, conflict is not only geopolitical but besides economic.
Vance and Trump on the request to End American Aid for Ukraine
J.D. Vance has been powerfully opposed since the beginning of the conflict to further American military and financial assistance to Ukraine. In May 2023, Donald Trump stated that if he won the election, he would not warrant further assistance to Ukraine. Vance reiterates these arguments, stressing that the United States has already spent $200 billion to support Ukraine, and the intent of this assistance is not clearly defined. In addition, it indicates the hazard of escalation of conflict into atomic war.
Can Trump truly end the conflict in 24 hours?
One of the key questions that arise in the context of Vance’s message is whether Donald Trump’s plan can actually end the conflict in specified a short time. Trump argues that he is the only politician Vladimir Putin respects and is able to bring peace to Ukraine. J.D. Vance supports this thesis, pointing out that current US leaders, specified as Kamala Harris, do not have the authority needed to negociate with Putin.
However, critics point out that an agreement that would be based on a demilitarised region and a warrant of the neutrality of Ukraine could be hard to accept by Kiev and Western countries. Let us remind that the annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014 and the support of separatists in Donbasa by Moscow were the main factors for the escalation of the conflict, and the transfer of these territories to Russia could be taken as a surrender before Kremlin's demands.
Iran, China and US Global Priorities
Vance points to a broader geopolitical context, pointing out that the United States should focus on threats coming from China and Iran alternatively than on the conflict in Ukraine. In his opinion, China is the biggest threat to the US, and dispersal of attention to Ukraine distracts from major problems.
He besides stressed the request for decisive action against Iran to aid Israel, whose alliance with the US is crucial to the stableness of the mediate East. He criticises Joe Biden's administration for deficiency of firmness towards Iran and suggests that Trump would be able to take more decisive steps in this direction.
Summary
J.D. Vance's statements shed fresh light on Donald Trump's possible approach to ending the conflict in Ukraine. The demilitarized region and guarantees of neutrality for Ukraine are proposals that can rise controversy both in Kiev and in another capitals of Western countries. As the U.S. presidential election approaches, the debate on American commitment to conflict in Ukraine will surely take on strength and Vance's statements are an crucial component of it.
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Vance reveals Trump's plan to end the conflict in Ukraine
