🇺🇸 Trump Urges Zelenskiy to Drop Crimea and NATO Hopes
Ahead of a high-stakes meeting in Washington, Donald Trump pressed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to abandon Ukraine’s bid to reclaim Crimea and its NATO ambitions — presenting these concessions as the path to ending the war with Russia.
⚡ Trump’s Message: Ukraine could end the conflict “almost immediately” if it accepts his terms.
⚡ Zelenskiy’s Reply: Rejected territorial concessions, insisting peace must protect Ukraine’s sovereignty and include strong security guarantees.
⚡ European Response: Leaders from Germany, France, the UK, Italy, and NATO allies are rallying in Washington to show solidarity with Ukraine and push back against concessions.
📊 Takeaway: The clash sets the stage for tense negotiations — with Trump pushing for a quick settlement and Zelenskiy holding firm that sovereignty and independence are not up for trade.
