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Trump Urges Ukraine to Consider Territorial Concessions to Russia
10/22/2025
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Story summary
- U.S. President Donald Trump pressed Ukraine to concede territory to Russia during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
- European officials reported that Trump proposed a ceasefire along current battle lines after a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who proposed Ukraine surrender parts of the Donbas.
- This marks a shift from his stance that Ukraine could regain territory.
- Zelensky described the meeting as constructive despite its challenges.
