Ukrainian leaders have firmly rejected a proposal reportedly floated by former U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that Ukraine could cede Crimea to Russia as a path to ending the ongoing war. Kyiv officials stressed that any territorial concession would be both unconstitutional and politically unacceptable, reiterating that Crimea remains an integral part of Ukraine under international law.
Responding to the idea, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and senior officials emphasized that surrendering any territory would violate the country’s sovereignty and embolden further aggression. They insisted that peace can only be achieved through the full restoration of Ukraine’s territorial integrity, including Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014.
Legal experts and political analysts in Ukraine pointed out that any move to relinquish Crimea would require constitutional amendments, a national referendum, and likely provoke fierce public opposition. Ukraine’s government reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing diplomatic, military, and legal avenues to reclaim all occupied territories.
