In a move that has sparked international debate, former US President Donald Trump allegedly proposed that Ukraine should surrender Crimea and parts of the Donbas region to Russia as part of a peace deal to end the ongoing conflict.
According to sources, Trump suggested the land swap during private discussions, arguing it would bring a swift resolution to the war. However, critics warn that such a concession would reward Russian aggression and set a dangerous precedent for territorial disputes worldwide.
Experts Sound the Alarm
Security analysts have condemned the idea, stating that it would effectively legitimise Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014 and its subsequent invasion of eastern Ukraine. "This isn't peace - it's capitulation," said one European diplomat speaking anonymously.
Ukrainian Response
Ukrainian officials have repeatedly stated they will not negotiate away sovereign territory. President Zelensky's administration maintains that any peace agreement must respect Ukraine's territorial integrity as recognised under international law.
The proposal comes as Trump positions himself for a potential return to the White House in 2024, with foreign policy expected to be a key battleground in the upcoming election.
