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Trump Claims Zelensky May Concede Crimea in Ukraine Peace Talks

Amid ongoing pressure from the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia, Trump signals potential progress but faces resistance over territorial concessions.

U.S. President Donald Trump (L) and Russian President Vladimir Putin arrive to waiting media during a joint press conference after their summit on July 16, 2018 in Helsinki, Finland.
Trump and Zelensky met at the Vatican earlier when the duo were in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis.

Overview

  • President Trump stated he believes Ukrainian President Zelensky is prepared to cede Crimea to Russia as part of a ceasefire agreement.
  • Trump and Zelensky met at the Vatican on April 26 to discuss peace negotiations, with Trump emphasizing the need for Russia to halt attacks and finalize a deal.
  • The U.S. peace plan proposes Ukraine cede Crimea and other occupied territories, forgo NATO membership, and share mineral revenues, while offering unspecified security guarantees.
  • Ukrainian and European leaders have resisted the U.S. proposal, advocating for territorial discussions to be deferred until after a ceasefire is reached.
  • Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilian areas continue, with Trump expressing frustration over Putin's actions and warning of potential secondary sanctions.