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US and Russia ‘Propose West Bank-Style Occupation of Ukraine’: The London Times

The US and Russia consider a governance model for occupied Ukrainian territories that bypasses constitutional barriers, reflecting ongoing diplomatic efforts amid three and a half years of war.

  • In Alaska on Friday, the United States and Russia are set to propose a West Bank-style occupation of Ukraine, reflecting the war’s reality and other nations' reluctance to fight Russia.
  • A few weeks ago, US envoy Steve Witkoff floated the plan with his Russian counterparts to navigate Ukraine’s ban on ceding territory without an all-Ukraine referendum.
  • Under the model, Ukraine’s borders would remain unchanged, while Russia would exercise military and economic control over the occupied regions through its own governing body.
  • Zelensky insisted any territorial talks must respect Ukraine’s constitution and the will of its people, emphasizing Ukraine’s presence is essential for negotiations to be possible.
  • The International Court of Justice has ruled Israel’s occupation of the West Bank illegal, and the UN describes it as a “flagrant violation of international law,” some US negotiators say it reflects the war’s reality.
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The United States and Russia would have discussed a plan to close the war in Ukraine inspired by the situation of the Cisionian, according to information published by The Times. The model would suggest that Russia maintain military and economic control over the occupied areas, without any official change of borders and without recognition of Ukraine's territorial assignment.

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A situation in which Ukraine would have sovereignty over the territories, but Russia would manage them economically and militarily, has reportedly been tabled by Americans and Russians - Washington denied The Times report

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ladepeche.fr broke the news in on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
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