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Trump's Envoy Proposes Controversial Land Swap for Ukraine Ceasefire

11/28/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff discussed a peace deal with Russian negotiator Yuri Ushakov proposing a land swap for a Ukraine ceasefire.
European leaders worry the proposal would trade Ukraine's safety for empty promises from Putin.
The original plan favoring Russia has been abandoned, replaced by a modified approach that preserves Ukraine's territorial integrity and allows future talks on contested areas.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff discussed a peace deal with Russian negotiator Yuri Ushakov proposing a land swap for a Ukraine ceasefire.
European leaders worry the proposal would trade Ukraine's safety for empty promises from Putin.
The original plan favoring Russia has been abandoned, replaced by a modified approach that preserves Ukraine's territorial integrity and allows future talks on contested areas.