Trump-Putin meeting: How much territory does Russia control in Ukraine?
Summary
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Alaska to discuss resolving the conflict in Ukraine. A potential agreement may involve Russia keeping some of the Ukrainian land it already occupies, while Ukraine gives up control over certain areas. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy opposes any deal that involves ceding Ukrainian land to Russia.Key Facts
- Putin and Trump will meet on Friday in Alaska to discuss the Ukraine conflict.
- The discussion includes the possibility of Russia keeping some Ukrainian land it now occupies.
- President Zelenskyy opposes giving any Ukrainian land to Russia.
- The U.S. has recently placed tariffs on India for buying Russian oil and warned of more actions against countries buying Russian energy.
- Russia controls about one-fifth of Ukraine’s land, including the Crimea region since 2014.
- The "fortress belt" includes key towns essential for Ukraine's defense, which remain under Ukrainian control.
- Part of the discussion is Russia's wish to keep control over parts of eastern Ukraine, including Luhansk and Donetsk.
- Ceding territory is illegal under Ukraine's constitution.
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