Ukraine has been hit with a harsh reality check. As Kyiv negotiates a peace framework with the United States, a former Ukrainian intelligence officer has revealed a staggering truth: Ukraine cannot sustain an 800,000-strong army, even in peacetime. Ivan Stupak’s explosive assessment comes as the U.S. and Kyiv work to finalize Donald Trump’s new peace plan, a proposal that includes slashing Ukraine’s troop levels, reshaping its military, and redefining its defensive capabilities.