Zelenskyy rejects formally ceding Ukrainian territory, says Kyiv must be part of any negotiations
- President Donald Trump announced he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15 in Alaska to discuss a peace deal possibly involving territorial swaps.
- The meeting follows Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and ongoing fighting despite sanctions and prior diplomatic efforts to end the war.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy firmly rejected ceding land to Russia and stressed that peace decisions must include Ukraine's participation.
- A Russian drone struck a minibus in suburban Kherson on August 9, killing two and injuring 16, while a recent poll found about 38% of Ukrainians now accept land concessions.
- The summit’s outcome remains uncertain as Kyiv insists on reclaiming all territory, Russia seeks control of eastern regions, and the talks could influence future negotiations.
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NATO chief sees Ukrainian land on the table as Trump meets Putin
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said this week’s U.S.-Russian summit may open the door to negotiations about Ukrainian territory, even as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has continued to reject ceding land occupied by Russia.
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Zelenskyy won't cede Ukraine territory
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday rejected the idea that his country would give up land to end the war with Russia after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a peace deal could include "some swapping of territories."
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