Overview

• Donald Trump has publicly accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of making 'incendiary' statements regarding Crimea, complicating ongoing ceasefire discussions in London.
• Zelensky reaffirmed Ukraine's constitutional stance that it will never recognize Crimea as Russian territory, a major sticking point in peace talks.
• The U.S. peace proposal includes controversial terms such as recognizing Crimea as Russian and barring Ukraine from NATO, drawing sharp criticism from Kyiv.
• Trump blamed the Obama administration for 'losing' Crimea to Russia in 2014, claiming the issue should not be part of current negotiations.
• Ceasefire negotiations involving U.S., Ukrainian, and European representatives remain unresolved, with Crimea's status as a central obstacle to progress.