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Trump says Zelenskyy is prolonging war in Ukraine over Crimea question
What happened
US President Donald Trump has criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for opposing a possible peace plan that would involve ceding Crimea to Russia. Trump stated that Zelenskyy's stance will "prolong the 'killing field'". The US has proposed a plan to freeze territorial lines, with both sides giving up some territory they currently hold. The meeting in London between US, European, and Ukrainian officials was pared back at the last minute.
Why it matters
The conflict in Ukraine has been ongoing for over three years, and the US and European officials are discussing a potential peace plan. The situation is significant because it involves a long-standing conflict between Ukraine and Russia over Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014.
Key facts
- - US President Donald Trump has criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for opposing a possible peace plan that involves ceding Crimea to Russia. - A US proposal would freeze territorial lines, with both sides giving up some territory they currently hold. - The US has accused Russia of dragging its feet on a proposal for an immediate and full 30-day ceasefire.
Official statement
“There is nothing to talk about. It is our land, the land of the Ukrainian people,”
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