Leaked Details Show Trump’s $2 Trillion Ukraine Windfall Plan

A new report reveals that President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war may be more about money than peace.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump’s top aides are negotiating with Russia to ensure U.S. businesses—and Trump’s friends—profit heavily if the conflict ends.

Trump’s 28-point plan, drafted by real estate mogul Steve Witkoff, borrowed heavily from a Russian proposal. The plan would have forced Ukraine to give up land and reduce its military power. Critics in Europe said it was far too generous to Russia. Americans were not impressed either, and many Republicans pushed back.

Europe offered its own peace plan to counter Trump’s. The new version allows Ukraine to keep much of its territory and strengthen its military after a ceasefire. Negotiations are still ongoing, but it is clear that Trump’s plan put profit over Ukraine’s safety.

Trump’s administration defended the approach. White House spokesperson Anna Kelly told the Wall Street Journal: “The Trump administration has gathered input from both the Ukrainians and Russians to formulate a peace deal that can stop the killing and bring this war to a close. As the President said, his national security team has made great progress over the past week, and the agreement will continue to be fine-tuned following conversations with officials from both sides.”

Despite these claims, critics point out that the deal’s benefits mainly flow to Trump’s allies. Witkoff, working closely with Jared Kushner, reportedly coordinated with Russian officials to secure business deals for U.S. companies once the war ends. Trump’s plan included access to $300 billion in frozen Russian central bank assets for investment projects, many of which could benefit his friends and donors.

Witkoff told the Journal: “If we do all that, and everybody’s prospering and they’re all a part of it, and there’s upside for everybody, that’s going to naturally be a bulwark against future conflicts there. Because everybody’s thriving.” The quote highlights how business interests appear central to the proposal, rather than Ukraine’s defense or long-term peace.

Trump megadonors and family friends are poised to gain. Gentry Beach, founder of America First Global and a college friend of Donald Trump Jr., is reportedly eyeing a stake in a Russian Arctic gas project. Stephen P. Lynch, another Trump donor, is working with Trump Jr. to purchase the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, a key energy source for Europe.

These deals could drive a wedge between the U.S. and Europe. Russia could emerge as a major economic player in Europe while U.S. leaders profit financially, creating conflicts of interest that threaten American credibility abroad. The Wall Street Journal report paints a picture of a plan where economic gain for a few takes priority over peace and Ukraine’s sovereignty.

Trump’s envoy, former Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, reportedly left the administration after being frozen out of the talks. Ukraine’s requests for defensive weapons, like Tomahawk missiles, were denied, while Trump’s team promoted tariffs and business deals instead.

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