Putin made maximalist claims to Ukrainian territory in Trump summit: Sources
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed that Ukraine give up control of two eastern regions during a summit with former U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump plans to meet Ukraine's President Zelensky soon and has suggested a future meeting with both leaders. However, based on Putin's demands, a major agreement seems unlikely.Key Facts
- Putin wants Ukraine to withdraw from the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
- Russia controls most of Luhansk and about 75% of Donetsk.
- Putin offered not to advance further in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia as a trade for Ukraine leaving Donetsk.
- Trump briefed European leaders and President Zelensky on these discussions.
- Putin asked the U.S. to recognize Russia's control over areas gained in a peace deal.
- Ukraine is exploring security guarantees to avoid future invasions.
- Trump supports the idea of security guarantees for Ukraine but not through NATO.
- A meeting involving Trump, Putin, and Zelensky may occur as early as August 22.
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