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Trump Shifts Focus to Zelenskyy After Putin Demands Ukraine Cede Entire Donbas Region

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August 17, 2025
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  • Trump will host Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the White House Monday following his Alaska summit with Putin, where no immediate ceasefire was achieved.
  • Putin insisted Ukraine give up the entire Donbas region (Donetsk and Luhansk), renewing his longstanding territorial demands that Zelenskyy has previously rejected.
  • Trump abandoned his push for an immediate ceasefire and shifted focus to an overarching peace settlement, putting pressure on Zelenskyy to “make a deal.”
  • European leaders expressed concern that Trump may pressure Zelenskyy into territorial concessions, with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas saying “Russia has no intention of ending this war anytime soon.”
  • European allies from the coalition-of-the-willing will hold a video call Sunday, with some leaders potentially joining Zelenskyy in person for the Trump meeting.
  • Trump suggested he’s prepared to contribute to Ukraine’s security guarantees as long as they don’t involve NATO membership.
  • Russia would halt advancing claims over parts of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions it doesn’t control, effectively freezing current battle lines.
  • The meeting comes after a February Oval Office encounter between Trump and Zelenskyy ended in a shouting match and temporary aid suspension.

What’s Happening?

Trump’s peace initiative has shifted from demanding an immediate ceasefire to pursuing a comprehensive settlement after Putin refused to halt military operations without territorial concessions. The Alaska summit failed to produce a breakthrough, with Putin appearing to gain symbolic victories while maintaining his maximalist demands for Ukrainian territory. European allies are scrambling to coordinate their response ahead of Zelenskyy’s White House visit, fearing Trump may pressure Ukraine into accepting unfavorable terms.

Why Does It Matter?

The outcome will determine whether Trump can deliver on his campaign promise to end the Ukraine war and could reshape the geopolitical landscape. Putin’s territorial demands represent a fundamental challenge to the post-WWII principle that borders cannot be changed by force. European concerns about U.S. pressure on Ukraine highlight potential fractures in the Western alliance and questions about America’s commitment to Ukrainian sovereignty. The meeting’s outcome could influence global perceptions of U.S. leadership and resolve.

What’s Next?

Monday’s Oval Office meeting will test whether Zelenskyy can resist pressure for territorial concessions while maintaining U.S. support. European leaders may increase their own diplomatic efforts if they perceive Trump as too accommodating to Putin. The potential for a trilateral Trump-Putin-Zelenskyy summit remains, though no concrete plans have emerged. Russia’s continued military pressure suggests Moscow believes time is on its side in negotiations.

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