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US Military Officials in Ukraine Amid Reports of New Peace Plan
Above: U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll at the White House on Aug. 11, 2025. Image credit: Cheriss May/NurPhoto/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Trump narrative
Ending a war as complicated as the one between Russia and Ukraine not only requires a frank discussion about the realities of the conflict and an honest exchange of ideas, it also needs both sides to make difficult concessions. The U.S. continues to facilitate these conversations so that an end to the war can finally be secured.
Pro-establishment narrative
If reports are accurate, it would mean U.S. President Donald Trump is so anxious to get the war settled that he's prepared to do it at any cost. That includes Ukraine's capitulation and threatening Europe's security infrastructure. All of this would only make future Russian aggression against Ukraine and the rest of Europe all the more probable.
Pro-Ukraine narrative
Ukraine has always believed in peace and from the moment President Trump took office, it has fully supported his efforts to find a negotiated settlement to the conflict. However, any agreement needs to be drafted alongside Ukraine so that the country can be left in the best possible position when the conflict comes to a close.
Pro-Russia narrative
Moscow has always been clear that it supports an end to this conflict. With support from U.S. leaders, who seem to understand Russia's security requirements, current ceasefire discussions could prove promising in reaching a resolution to the war.