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Trump Optimistic as Ukraine-Russia Territory Talks Intensify

11/26/2025

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Steve Witkoff, the special envoy to U.S. President Donald Trump, discussed terms with Yuri Ushakov proposing that Russia gain Donetsk and possibly swap territories.
Trump expressed optimism about negotiations, but territorial control remained unresolved.
Zelenskyy said he would meet Trump for final discussions.
Ukrainian officials refused limits on military forces, and revisions to the U.S.-Ukraine proposal remain contentious, with European leaders fearing capitulation.

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Steve Witkoff, the special envoy to U.S. President Donald Trump, discussed terms with Yuri Ushakov proposing that Russia gain Donetsk and possibly swap territories.
Trump expressed optimism about negotiations, but territorial control remained unresolved.
Zelenskyy said he would meet Trump for final discussions.
Ukrainian officials refused limits on military forces, and revisions to the U.S.-Ukraine proposal remain contentious, with European leaders fearing capitulation.