What about the occupied territories of Ukraine in Russia? Do they also remain Ukrainian?
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The USA proposed to freeze the war, leaving the occupied territories under Russian control On April 18, 2025, Bloomberg reported that the USA presented proposals for a peace agreement to its allies that would effectively freeze the war in Ukraine. According to the plan, territories occupied by Russia would remain under its control, and the issue of Ukraine's NATO membership would not be considered. Next week, Alliance members will gather in London to continue discussions. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that Ukraine will retain the right to self-defense and will be able to enter into bilateral agreements with other countries. However, the proposal raised concerns in Kyiv, as it could weaken Ukraine's position in negotiations and leave a significant part of its territory under occupation. Analysts note that this approach may be an attempt to expedite the cessation of hostilities, but risks undermining Ukraine's sovereignty.