Boris Johnson Criticizes Trump's Ukraine Peace Proposal as Favoring Russia
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed peace plan for Ukraine, asserting that it disproportionately benefits Russia while offering minimal gains for Ukraine.
The Gaze reports on this with reference to Johnson's post on social media platform X.
Johnson condemned the plan, stating that it rewards Russian aggression and fails to provide Ukraine with meaningful security assurances.
Former UK Prime Minister highlighted that under Trump's proposal, Russia would retain control over occupied Ukrainian territories, including Crimea, and Ukraine would be barred from joining NATO. Additionally, the plan suggests lifting sanctions against Russia and establishing economic partnerships with the U.S., without ensuring a robust security framework for Ukraine.
“Putin indiscriminately butchers more Ukrainian civilians, killing and injuring 100 in Kyiv including children,” Johnson posted. “And what is his reward under the latest peace proposals?
1. The right to keep sovereign Ukrainian territory he has taken by violence and in breach of international law.
2. The right to control Ukraine’s destiny by forbidding NATO membership.
3. The lifting of sanctions against Russia.
4. An economic partnership with America.
5. The chance to rebuild his armed forces for the next attack in a few short years’ time.”
He added: “As for Ukraine – what do they get after three years of heroic resistance against a brutal and unprovoked invasion? What is their reward for the appalling sacrifices they have made – for the sake, as they have endlessly been told, of freedom and democracy around the world?"
Boris Johnson emphasized the necessity for long-term, credible, and well-funded security guarantees for Ukraine, provided by the UK, the U.S., and other Western allies, to prevent future Russian aggression.
The Trump administration's proposal has faced criticism for its concessions to Russia, including the recognition of Crimea's annexation and the exclusion of Ukraine from NATO membership. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected these terms, reaffirming Ukraine's sovereignty over its territories and its right to choose its alliances.
As The Gaze previously reported, a U.S. proposal to recognize Russia’s annexation of Crimea has been met with strong opposition from global leaders, who reaffirm their commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and international law.