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November 27, 2025
The Irish Times view on Trump’s latest peace plan: a familiar pattern
He has been unambiguous in his instinct to exert pressure on Ukraine rather than Russia
**The Irish Times view on Trump’s latest peace plan: a familiar pattern**
Donald Trump, a potential contender in the upcoming US presidential election, has once again inserted himself into the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia with a proposed peace plan. However, according to a recent editorial in The Irish Times, the plan reveals a pattern familiar to observers of Trump's foreign policy: a leaning towards pressuring Ukraine, rather than holding Russia accountable for its aggression.
The newspaper suggests that Trump's approach, while lacking specific details publicly, seems to echo his previous stances on the conflict. This involves leveraging American influence to encourage Ukraine to make concessions, seemingly prioritizing a swift resolution, regardless of the long-term implications for Ukrainian sovereignty and security.
The Irish Times editorial highlights the potential dangers of this approach. By focusing on Ukrainian concessions, Trump's plan risks legitimizing Russia's actions and undermining international law. It could also embolden Russia to continue its aggression, knowing that a future US administration might be willing to pressure Ukraine into accepting unfavorable terms.
This isn't the first time Trump's approach to the conflict has raised eyebrows. Throughout his presidency, he faced scrutiny for his relationship with Vladimir Putin and his perceived reluctance to fully support Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. The editorial points out that this latest peace plan is consistent with that historical trend.
While the specifics of Trump's plan remain largely undisclosed, The Irish Times argues that the underlying principle – prioritizing pressure on Ukraine – is deeply problematic. The editorial emphasizes the importance of maintaining a united front against Russian aggression and supporting Ukraine's right to defend its territory. It raises concerns that Trump's approach could weaken international support for Ukraine and ultimately prolong the conflict, rather than bringing about a just and lasting peace. The newspaper concludes that a lasting solution requires holding Russia accountable for its actions and upholding the principles of international law, something that Trump's plan appears to disregard.
Donald Trump, a potential contender in the upcoming US presidential election, has once again inserted himself into the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia with a proposed peace plan. However, according to a recent editorial in The Irish Times, the plan reveals a pattern familiar to observers of Trump's foreign policy: a leaning towards pressuring Ukraine, rather than holding Russia accountable for its aggression.
The newspaper suggests that Trump's approach, while lacking specific details publicly, seems to echo his previous stances on the conflict. This involves leveraging American influence to encourage Ukraine to make concessions, seemingly prioritizing a swift resolution, regardless of the long-term implications for Ukrainian sovereignty and security.
The Irish Times editorial highlights the potential dangers of this approach. By focusing on Ukrainian concessions, Trump's plan risks legitimizing Russia's actions and undermining international law. It could also embolden Russia to continue its aggression, knowing that a future US administration might be willing to pressure Ukraine into accepting unfavorable terms.
This isn't the first time Trump's approach to the conflict has raised eyebrows. Throughout his presidency, he faced scrutiny for his relationship with Vladimir Putin and his perceived reluctance to fully support Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. The editorial points out that this latest peace plan is consistent with that historical trend.
While the specifics of Trump's plan remain largely undisclosed, The Irish Times argues that the underlying principle – prioritizing pressure on Ukraine – is deeply problematic. The editorial emphasizes the importance of maintaining a united front against Russian aggression and supporting Ukraine's right to defend its territory. It raises concerns that Trump's approach could weaken international support for Ukraine and ultimately prolong the conflict, rather than bringing about a just and lasting peace. The newspaper concludes that a lasting solution requires holding Russia accountable for its actions and upholding the principles of international law, something that Trump's plan appears to disregard.
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