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Putin Offers Donetsk in Exchange for Ukrainian Surrender
8/16/2025
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Story summary
- Vladimir Putin suggested ending the war if Ukraine surrenders the Donetsk region.
- He proposed unspecified territorial concessions to Ukraine for control of the mineral-rich area.
- This information was relayed by Donald Trump during a call with Ukrainian President Zelensky and European leaders.
- Zelensky maintains a firm stance against ceding any territory not currently under Russian control.
