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Ukraine Rejects Territorial Concessions Amid Trump Talks

2/28/2025

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Russia is pushing for control over Ukrainian cities it currently does not occupy in potential peace talks with President Trump, igniting fears for Ukraine's sovereignty. Kyiv firmly rejects any territorial concessions or the abandonment of its NATO ambitions. Analysts caution that such a deal could jeopardize Ukraine's independence and escalate casualties without ongoing Western backing.

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Russia is pushing for control over Ukrainian cities it currently does not occupy in potential peace talks with President Trump, igniting fears for Ukraine's sovereignty. Kyiv firmly rejects any territorial concessions or the abandonment of its NATO ambitions. Analysts caution that such a deal could jeopardize Ukraine's independence and escalate casualties without ongoing Western backing.