Trump is mulling three options for peace in Ukraine and none involve NATO membership.

US President-Elect Donald Trump has three main proposals for ending Russia’s war against Ukraine, none of which involve Ukraine joining NATO: a plan by Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia General Keith Kellogg, a plan by US Vice President-elect JD Vance and a plan by former acting Trump intelligence chief Richard Grenell.

1. Kellogg’s plan involves freezing current battle lines and increasing US military aid in exchange for Kyiv’s agreement to peace talks. Moscow would be warned that aid to Ukraine would increase if Russia refuses to negotiate. Ukraine will also be offered security guarantees from the US in the form of arms supplies.
2. Vance’s plan envisages a deal between Ukraine and Russia that includes a demilitarized zone along the current front lines that will be “heavily fortified” to prevent further Russian incursions.
3. Grenell advocates the creation of “autonomous zones” in Eastern Ukraine.

However, Putin may not agree to negotiations now, as he can gain more by continuing to seize territory.