Ukraine and the Peace Plan: Kyiv’s Long-Game Position

According to a BBC interview, Ukraine should pause the rollout of the peace plan put forward by the United States under President Trump, a suggestion attributed to the former Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba. The diplomat argued that Kyiv would benefit from a long, deliberate process rather than rushing into commitments that could prove fragile once political currents shift. In the interview, Kuleba framed the situation as a long game rather than a sprint toward a rapid settlement, suggesting that Washington appears willing to test patience instead of pushing for swift outcomes, and that Kyiv should avoid forcing speed in a way that might backfire. BBC coverage stressed that Kyiv officials do not anticipate a ceasefire in the near term and that many maneuvers remain on the table as mediators adjust their approach, leaving ample room for recalibration.