Trump expects Ukraine to recognise Crimea as part of Russia

This week, the Trump administration is expecting Ukraine to respond to a confidential document presented to senior Ukrainian and European officials during a meeting in Paris last Thursday, which U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended. The document outlines a potential ceasefire agreement and concessions aimed at ending Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Reportedly, the document includes a series of concessions Ukraine would be required to accept, including U.S. recognition of Crimea as Russian territory, the end of Ukraine's ambitions to join NATO, and the possible establishment of a "neutral zone" protected by U.S. troops around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine. U.S. Reportedly Considers Recognizing Crimea as Russian Territory in Peace Proposal The United States is reportedly weighing the possibility of recognizing Crimea as Russian territory as part of a broader peace proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. According to sources familiar with recent negotiations, the idea was included in a confidential document shared with Ukrainian and European officials during a high-level meeting in Paris last week, attended by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.