Why is Russia so desperate to capture Ukraine’s Donbas region? - Giving up the region will have ‘catastrophic consequences’, say experts

Steve Witkoff, the U.S. special envoy for Ukraine, said that the exchange of territories between Russia and Ukraine is a “fundamental issue” that will be discussed at the White House during President Volodymyr Zelensky’s meeting with President Donald Trump.

Marco Rubio clarifies that Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will decide on territorial issues in peace talks, not Trump, following reports concerning Donbas control.

The night before the meeting, however, Trump seemed to put the onus on Zelenskyy to agree to concessions and suggested that Ukraine could not regain Crimea.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Sunday that Russia-Ukraine land swaps are the “fundamental issue” that will be discussed at the White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet to discuss ending Russia's war. European leaders will also attend to show support for Ukraine.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says constitution prevents territorial surrender to Russia as international leaders discuss potential peace negotiations with Moscow.