Trump plans 'terrible deal' to end Ukraine war. Some foreign policy experts said Trump's idea would reward Russian President Vladimir Putin and condone the use of force to violate internationally recognized borders.
Accepting Russian control over parts of Ukraine would expand the reach of Putin's dictatorship after the biggest land war in Europe since World War II. Trading territory for a ceasefire would leave Ukraine in a worse position without assurances that Russia will not rearm and resume hostilities as it has in the past. “This is a terrible deal,” said Emma Ashford, senior fellow at the Stimson Center.