If I was Ukrainian, I'd look at how Israel manages the West Bank, and I'd say "not just no, but hell no" to something like that. The EU should be reluctant to have a West Bank next door. Look at Jordan's problems with the West Bank over the years.
t-3•14h ago
I don't think Ukrainians are a consulted group in this purported proposal. The main draw seems to be convenience for the Russians, who would also get to hide behind an Israeli shield and call any criticism of the proposed system antisemitic.
The complete lack of any reliable public statements make me think the whole article is just flamebait though. The current situation still has a long way to go towards any type of resolution, and no matter how much Trump wants a Nobel he's not going to get there by repeating the same "talk to Putin, talk to Zelensky, threaten one side, then the other" routine. A peace deal will only come if the main parties to the conflict have real negotiations and not just statements of positions with no room for maneuver or consideration for compromise. I don't see anyone trying to push either side in that direction, so it looks as though the fighting will continue.
twangist•14h ago
The West Bank is of course a horrible model for any society, including the West Bank.
bediger4000•14h ago
t-3•14h ago
The complete lack of any reliable public statements make me think the whole article is just flamebait though. The current situation still has a long way to go towards any type of resolution, and no matter how much Trump wants a Nobel he's not going to get there by repeating the same "talk to Putin, talk to Zelensky, threaten one side, then the other" routine. A peace deal will only come if the main parties to the conflict have real negotiations and not just statements of positions with no room for maneuver or consideration for compromise. I don't see anyone trying to push either side in that direction, so it looks as though the fighting will continue.