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Trump's Controversial Move to Recognize Russia's Crimea Control

11/29/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump plans to recognize Russia's control over Crimea and other occupied Ukrainian territories to advance a peace deal.
Trump dispatched Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow to present the offer to President Vladimir Putin.
The move would violate U.S. diplomatic norms and proceed despite objections from Ukraine's European allies.
A source said the United States appears indifferent to European concerns.

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U.S. President Donald Trump plans to recognize Russia's control over Crimea and other occupied Ukrainian territories to advance a peace deal.
Trump dispatched Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow to present the offer to President Vladimir Putin.
The move would violate U.S. diplomatic norms and proceed despite objections from Ukraine's European allies.
A source said the United States appears indifferent to European concerns.