Trump plan asks Ukraine to cede additional territory for security guarantee

The Trump plan aims to resolve the war in Ukraine by granting Russia parts of eastern Ukraine, including full control of Luhansk and Donetsk, in exchange for U.S. security guarantees against future Russian aggression. This would be a major concession for Ukraine, which may face territorial losses if the conflict continues.

The plan would establish a demilitarized zone in territories Russia gains, while current lines in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia would remain frozen. Ukraine would not officially recognize Russian claims to Crimea and Donbas, although the U.S. and allies would.

Negotiations involve countries like Qatar and Turkey to support U.S. mediation efforts. However, there is friction as Ukrainian President Zelensky seeks broader discussions with Europe, while political scandals in Ukraine complicate the process.