A leading American historian is warning that Donald Trump’s new Ukraine “peace plan” could spark a dangerous global shift one that increases the risk of nuclear conflict rather than reducing it.
The White House recently unveiled Trump’s controversial 28-point proposal, a plan that has already alarmed NATO allies. The deal would force Ukraine to surrender territory it still controls in Donetsk, shrink its military by half, accept strict limitations on joining NATO, and make cultural concessions to Russia. Many analysts have described it as less a peace agreement and more an outright surrender.
Some defense experts even argue that the document mirrors long-standing Kremlin demands, although the Trump administration firmly rejects that interpretation.
Timothy Snyder, one of the foremost American scholars of Eastern Europe and a widely respected voice on Russia and Ukraine, released a detailed video analysis on his Substack. Snyder, who frequently travels to Ukraine for research, offered a stark assessment: he believes Trump’s deal creates the conditions for a new global nuclear arms race.
According to Snyder, compelling Ukraine to accept humiliating terms sends a chilling message to the world: only nuclear weapons can protect smaller nations from powerful authoritarian states. In his view, this would trigger rapid nuclear proliferation, weaken global security structures, and raise the likelihood of a catastrophic conflict.
Snyder explained that if countries conclude that surrendering to nuclear-armed aggressors is the only outcome, more governments will feel pressured to build weapons of their own. Instead of promoting stability, he warns, such a policy risks laying the groundwork for a far more dangerous future.
His comments surfaced just as Trump publicly criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing Kyiv of showing “zero gratitude” for Washington’s efforts remarks that have only heightened tensions surrounding the plan.
As discussions continue, Snyder’s warning underscores a growing concern among scholars, diplomats, and US allies: rather than ending the war, the proposal may ignite a far larger crisis with long-term global consequences.
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