Putin Demands Donetsk in War-End Offer to Trump, 2025

Vladimir Putin has reportedly proposed ending the war by having Ukraine concede Donetsk, framing the pitch to Donald Trump. Kyiv blasted the idea as “selling them their own leg,” rejecting any deal trading territory for peace. The development underscores high-stakes diplomacy, renewed debate over sovereignty, and the complex role U.S. politics might play in Russia-Ukraine negotiations, amid allies" wary reactions.