THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE: Is Ukraine being forced to disarm for a promise of peace?
MIAMI, FL — The world is buzzing about a “solid” 20-point framework to end the war, but behind the diplomatic handshakes at the Shell Bay luxury golf club, a brutal reality is emerging. President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that the revised U.S.-backed peace plan includes a peacetime cap of 800,000 personnel for the Ukrainian military. While officials spin this as a “dignified foundation,” critics are calling it a calculated move to leave Ukraine permanently outgunned by Russia’s 900,000-strong standing force.
Despite the “productive” talks between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, Trump advisor Jared Kushner, and Russian representative Kirill Dmitriev, the core of the deal remains a minefield. With 90% of Kyiv’s demands reportedly met, the remaining 10% involves the most explosive issues: territorial concessions in the Donbas and the exact nature of “security guarantees” that might—or might not—include European boots on the ground.
The Controversy Everyone is Ignoring
While the media focuses on the number of points in the plan, they are ignoring the Rage Trigger: The plan essentially asks Ukraine to downsize its battle-hardened military while Russia remains at full strength on its border. We are talking about a forced military ceiling on a sovereign nation that was invaded.
The “security guarantees” being offered are led by France and the U.K., but let’s be real—without a total U.S. commitment, these “guarantees” have historically been worth less than the paper they are printed on. Are we watching a masterclass in diplomacy, or is Ukraine being served up on a silver platter to ensure a “quick win” for the new administration?
The Cold Hard Truth from the Insiders
Insiders close to the Florida negotiations suggest that the 800,000 troop cap was the “sweetener” needed to keep Russia at the table. Sources indicate that the original U.S. proposal was even more insulting—a 600,000 limit—which was only raised after Zelensky and European leaders staged a “Berlin revolt” earlier this month.
“The math doesn’t lie,” says one veteran defense analyst. “If you cap Ukraine at 800k and Russia stays at 900k plus reserves, you aren’t creating peace; you’re creating a permanent state of vulnerability.” Furthermore, the “classified annexes” Zelensky mentioned are rumored to contain the actual maps of territory being “managed” (read: surrendered) to Russian control.
