**US Officials Avoid Comment on Trump’s Ukraine Plan**
The US Department of Defense is being careful about what they say about a proposed buffer zone in Ukraine. Experts are warning that such a plan could be seen as helpful to Russia.
A spokesperson for the Pentagon, Pat Ryder, was asked about reports of a “peace plan” put together by advisors to President-elect Donald Trump. He said he didn’t want to speculate or make assumptions about what the new administration might do.
The details of Trump’s plan have been unclear during his election campaign. Some reports suggest that it could involve freezing the conflict along current front lines and creating a demilitarized zone in Ukraine. This would mean pressuring Ukraine to give up some territory, and delaying their membership in NATO for at least 20 years.
**US Focus on Helping Ukraine**
Ryder stressed that the US is focused on helping Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression. He said that US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has repeatedly stated that Ukraine’s security is important not just for European countries but also for America.
The spokesperson also noted that there is strong bipartisan support in the US for Ukraine. Ryder added that the US will continue to communicate closely with its partners and allies.
**Concerns About Russian Intentions**
Some experts are concerned that a buffer zone could be used by Russia as a frontline for further invasions of Ukraine. They point out that this would not help to stabilize the region, but rather create more problems.
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