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Trump backs Putin plan to seize Donbas
A Russian proposal to redraw control in eastern Ukraine has drawn attention as Trump signals potential support, with Zelenskiy warning against concessions.
An AFP report says Trump supports a Russian proposal to redraw control in eastern Ukraine, raising questions about sovereignty and Western response.
Trump backs Putin plan to seize Donbas AFP reports
A Russian proposal would have Moscow take full control of Donetsk and Luhansk and freeze the front line in areas Moscow partially controls. The AFP source says Putin de facto demands that Ukraine leave Donbas. Trump is inclined to support the plan.
Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European leaders about his talks with Putin on Friday. Zelenskiy has refused to abandon Donbas on constitutional grounds and has not ruled out a trilateral meeting with Trump and Putin.
Key Takeaways
"Trump is inclined to support it"
Attributed to AFP source about Trump's position
"The Ukrainian president refused to leave Donbas"
Quoted as Zelenskiy stance, per AFP source
"But he has not ruled out discussing the issue at a trilateral meeting with Trump and Putin"
Zelenskiy has not ruled out talks
"Sovereignty must come first in any peace plan"
Editorial takeaway
The report highlights a delicate moment in Western diplomacy. If a US president signals support for a major concession, Kyiv and its allies may tighten their scrutiny of Washington's commitments. It also raises questions inside the US political spectrum about the United States role in Ukraine and the leverage it allows Moscow.
A potential trilateral meeting could shift dynamics, but it would require clear conditions to maintain Ukraine's sovereignty. The biggest risk is that the plan could erode trust among partners and spark a political backlash at home. The path forward needs transparent terms and firm safeguards for international law and border integrity.
Highlights
- Donbas is for Ukraine to decide not for outsiders
- Diplomacy works when sovereignty comes first
- A trilateral path needs clear red lines and accountability
- Allies will watch the next moves closely
Political sensitivity and potential backlash
The report touches on sensitive geopolitical topics and could provoke backlash from Kyiv, Washington, and Moscow. It raises questions about sovereignty, international law, and alliance commitments.
Future talks will reveal how much room there is for compromise without eroding sovereignty.
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