Trump Pressures Zelensky to Surrender Donbas Region During Tense Washington Talks

Oct 22, 2025 02:55 am CST

A senior Ukrainian official revealed that President Trump urged Zelensky to cede the eastern Donbas region during "tense" talks in Washington, as peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine continue to stall. European leaders oppose territorial concessions while Trump suggests freezing conflict along current battle lines. Despite plans for a Trump-Putin meeting in Budapest, officials confirm no immediate summit is scheduled.