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Putin Urges Ukraine Surrender, Calls for U.S. Negotiation

10/20/2025

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Russian President Vladimir Putin urged Ukraine to surrender Donetsk oblast in a call with United States President Donald Trump, proposing swap of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson for Donetsk.
Sources question claim validity, noting Russia would not relinquish regions without military pressure.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said only Trump can compel Putin to negotiate, favoring a stick over a carrot.
Stubb supported a two-phase peace process, aiming for a ceasefire and talks.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin urged Ukraine to surrender Donetsk oblast in a call with United States President Donald Trump, proposing swap of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson for Donetsk.
Sources question claim validity, noting Russia would not relinquish regions without military pressure.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said only Trump can compel Putin to negotiate, favoring a stick over a carrot.
Stubb supported a two-phase peace process, aiming for a ceasefire and talks.