Trump Hints at Ukraine Ceding Territory Ahead of US-Led Peace Talks

As US negotiators prepare to lead diplomatic efforts in Abu Dhabi concerning Russia’s protracted war in Ukraine, President Donald Trump has indicated that Ukraine might need to surrender some of its territory to achieve peace. In an interview with “60 Minutes” that aired Sunday, Trump stated, “They’re gonna end up with a little bit different shape, Ukraine.” This statement comes despite President Volodymyr Zelensky's assertion that Ukraine’s territorial integrity is constitutionally protected and any formal concession is illegal. This week, Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and US special envoy Steve Witkoff are scheduled to attend the US-led trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi, involving the US, Ukraine, and Russia.