Inside the Plan That Could Have Prevented the War in Ukraine

Something serious is happening beneath the surface of the so-called “Ukraine peace proposal” — and in this debate with ‪@JamesKerLindsay‬ and ‪@MichaelRossiPoliSci‬ the deeper contradictions finally broke into the open.

This isn’t just another argument about diplomacy. It’s a clash over what Ukraine should accept, what Trump really wants, and why Europe still can’t get its act together.
From questions of corruption and political survival to the uneasy split inside Washington, the debate reveals how fractured the West truly is — and how dangerous that gap has become for Kyiv.

In this lively discussion, we dig into the uncomfortable truths including why Europe keeps reacting instead of leading, whether Trump’s proposal was ever serious, and why Ukraine’s internal challenges are being weaponised to reshape the entire conversation.
As American politics shifts again, the future of the conflict may depend less on battlefield dynamics and more on whether Europe can finally take responsibility for its own security.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Ukraine Peace Proposal Discussion
02:40 The Trump Peace Plan: An Overview
05:06 Europe's Response to Trump's Strategy
07:41 Ukraine's Current Position and Challenges
10:24 The Role of the U.S. in the Peace Process
12:56 The Dynamics of European Unity and Leadership
15:45 The Implications of Domestic Politics on Foreign Policy
18:43 The Future of Ukraine and the Peace Negotiations
29:02 The Republican Landscape Post-Trump
32:48 The Dichotomy of MAGA and Traditional Republicans
34:45 Conflict Resolution and Peace Proposals
38:25 Comparing Ukraine and Bosnia: Lessons Learned
46:09 The Complexities of Ukrainian Sovereignty
55:26 The Complex Identity of Ukrainians and Russians
57:06 Great Power Politics and Territorial Integrity
58:16 The Consequences of Kosovo's Independence
01:00:25 The Future of Ukraine and European Stability
01:04:16 The Role of Trump in International Relations
01:07:40 The European Response to the Ukraine Crisis
01:10:27 The Need for European Strategic Autonomy
01:11:58 The Impact of US Politics on Foreign Policy
01:15:20 The Pessimistic Outlook for Europe and Ukraine

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