On a Ukraine–Russia Peace Deal
02 December 2025

On a Ukraine–Russia Peace Deal

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Since President Trump first introduced a proposal to end the war in Ukraine, revisions from both sides have led to disagreement, diminishing hopes for a lasting peace. Experts are now examining the recent meeting between Ukrainian and U.S. officials in Miami, where efforts were made to finalize a peace plan for presentation to Moscow, as well as the types of security guarantees Ukraine may seek going forward. 


 


Background Reading:



    This article details Trump’s proposed peace plan and the pitfalls of Washington’s attempt to advance ceasefire discussions between Russia and Ukraine.

 


Host: Paul B. Stares, General John W. Vessey Senior Fellow for Conflict Prevention and Director of the Center for Preventive Action, CFR


 


Guests: Liana Fix, Senior Fellow for Europe, CFR


 


Thomas Graham, Distinguished Fellow, CFR


 


Steven Sestanovich, George F. Kennan Senior Fellow for Russian and Eurasian Studies, CFR


 


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