Russia territorial concessions
Trump Demands Action on Russia-Ukraine War: Pushes for Territorial Concessions Despite Ukrainian Resistance
Dec 12, 2025 06:29 am CST
US President Donald Trump expresses extreme frustration with both Russia and Ukraine as peace negotiations continue. Washington's proposal requires Ukrainian territorial concessions including withdrawal from parts of Donetsk region to create a "free economic zone." President Zelensky objects to the unilateral nature of proposed withdrawals and insists Ukrainians should decide their territorial future through referendum or elections as European allies describe the moment as pivotal for regional security.
Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan: Negotiations Progress as President Awaits Final Deal Before Meeting Putin and Zelenskyy
Nov 26, 2025 09:53 pm CST
President Trump has dispatched negotiators to advance Ukraine peace talks, stating he will only meet with Putin and Zelenskyy once a final agreement is reached. The revised peace proposal has narrowed disagreements, though challenges remain regarding territorial concessions and Ukraine's NATO aspirations. Despite White House optimism, international skepticism persists about reconciling the fundamentally opposing objectives of the warring parties.