Trump and Putin discuss land swaps to end Ukraine conflict
TL;DR
US President Donald Trump announced plans to discuss with Russian President Vladimir Putin the possibility of regaining Ukrainian territory occupied by Russia, describing the meeting as a 'feel-out' to encourage an end to the war, while also indicating he would consult with Ukrainian President Zelensky beforehand. Zelensky criticized any agreements made without Kyiv's input, emphasizing the importance of Ukrainian involvement.
- Trump says he will try to get back territory for Ukraine BBC
- Putin Tells U.S. He’ll Halt War in Exchange for Eastern Ukraine - WSJ The Wall Street Journal
- US officials rush to finalize details of Trump-Putin summit CNN
- Putin ally warns 'titanic efforts' are underway to sink Trump summit over Ukraine war Fox News
- Trump says Ukraine, Russia will have to swap some land for peace Reuters
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