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Washington- US President Donald Trump has said Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky could end the conflict with Russia “immediately” by agreeing to a settlement that rules out NATO membership and includes territorial concessions.
Zelensky has been called to the White House on Monday to discuss the proposal, which reports suggest could involve Kyiv giving up its remaining positions in Donbass and freezing battle lines in exchange for a halt in fighting. Zelensky has already rejected such terms, insisting that Crimea and other occupied regions remain part of Ukraine.
In a Truth Social post, Trump reminded followers that Crimea was taken during the Obama administration “without a shot being fired,” and stressed there would be “no going into NATO by Ukraine.” He argued that compromises may be necessary for peace.
The meeting follows Trump’s talks in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin, where both leaders expressed cautious optimism about future negotiations. Moscow continues to insist that any settlement must see Ukraine drop its NATO ambitions, accept demilitarization and recognize Russian control over Crimea, Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson, and Zaporozhye.
Russian President Putin said any lasting deal must address Moscow’s security concerns and restore balance in Europe. Meanwhile, US special envoy Steve Witkoff told that Washington and its allies are weighing possible security guarantees for Ukraine outside NATO.
