US EditionTrump: ‘Never discussed’ Zelenskyy ceding region to Putin
- President Donald Trump has denied urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to surrender territory to Russia during their meeting, which was described as a 'shouting match.'
- Trump suggested that both sides should maintain their current battle lines instead of negotiating territorial exchanges, stating, 'Let it be cut the way it is.'
- Trump warned Zelensky that if he did not comply with Putin's demands, 'he will destroy you.'
- Russian President Vladimir Putin previously proposed a conditional ceasefire if Ukraine withdrew from Donetsk, one of the disputed regions, which has heightened tensions in the region.
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Did Trump push Zelenskyy to cede Donbas to end war? What US President said
During a tense White House meeting, Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed possible cease-fire terms and the future of Ukraine's Donbas region. The talks followed Trump's call with Vladimir Putin and reports of US officials floating a territorial swap proposal.
President Donald Trump has denied reports that he urged Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski to accept the conditions of peace proposed by Russia to end the war in Ukraine, including the cession of territory.Read more]]>
US President Donald Trump is pressuring Ukraine to cede parts of its territory to Russia, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is so far unwilling to do so. Follow the latest developments via our live blog.
Trump denies telling Zelensky to cede land to Russia
His denial follows a report from the Financial Times that described his meeting with Zelensky as a "shouting match" and asserted that Trump told Zelensky that Putin would "destroy" him if he failed to capitulate.
Trump denies demanding Zelensky cede entire Donbas region — but endorses a freeze of the current front lines
President Trump has denied telling President Volodymyr Zelensky he should surrender Ukraine's entire Donbas region to Russia to end the war -- insisting "we never discussed it” during their closed-door meeting last week.
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