Yatsenyuk: Anchorage Meeting’s Peace Plan Mirrors Russian Position

Arseniy Yatsenyuk, former Ukrainian Prime Minister and chairman of the Kyiv Security Forum, has asserted that the theses of a Russian-American so-called ‘peace plan’ to end the war in Ukraine, as published by several media outlets, align with the content discussed during the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 15. He emphasizes that this reflects the position of the Russian leadership since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Yatsenyuk’s remarks come amid ongoing tensions in the region, with the war in Ukraine continuing to dominate global geopolitics. The publication of the so-called ‘peace plan’ has sparked debate about the feasibility of such agreements and their alignment with the interests of both nations. The Kyiv Security Forum, which Yatsenyuk co-chairs, has been a key platform for discussing security and strategic issues in Eastern Europe.

Analysts suggest that the alignment between the Anchorage meeting and the recent peace plan publication may indicate a strategic calculation by Russia to present a unified front in its diplomatic efforts. However, the plan’s perceived lack of genuine commitment from Ukraine has raised concerns among Ukrainian officials and international observers. The situation continues to underscore the complex dynamics of international relations and the challenges of achieving peace in conflict zones.