The proposed peace plan from Donald Trump regarding the conflict in Ukraine has been widely criticized as a de facto surrender ultimatum for Ukraine. The plan adopts Russian demands, requiring Ukraine to cede occupied territories, drastically reduce its military, and forfeit aspirations of joining Western alliances. Critics argue that this approach undermines long-standing principles against changing borders by force and could embolden further aggression from Russia. The plan also signals a significant shift in American commitment to European security, leaving European leaders with the urgent responsibility of safeguarding Ukraine and, by extension, the continent's stability.