Bangladesh, April 22 -- In a surprise announcement that could mark a pivotal moment in the ongoing Russia Ukraine conflict, US President Donald Trump has declared that he will unveil a comprehensive peace proposal later this week. The plan, which is reportedly already under discussion by both Moscow and Kiev, could include a ceasefire, the deployment of Western European troops to Ukraine, and possibly even recognition of Crimea as part of Russia-an explosive proposition that could reshape the geopolitical architecture of Eastern Europe.

Speaking to journalists on April 21, Trump described recent talks between US officials and their counterparts in Russia and Ukraine as “very good meetings,” suggesting that a breakthrough migh...