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A critical point of contention is that many perceive this peace plan as insufficiently robust—merely a five-year armistice rather than a comprehensive resolution. Commentators have raised eyebrows at the notion that the proposal includes the understanding Ukraine would remain neutral in any potential conflicts, a requirement that some see as unrealistic given the current tensions.
U.S. officials have made it clear: "We are not sending American men and women to uphold peace in Ukraine." This sentiment echoes throughout the discussions, indicating a reluctance on the part of the United States to take an active military role in the peace process.