U.S. open to recognizing Crimea as Russian in Ukraine deal: Report

The United States appears ready to recognize Crimea as Russian territory in the context of broader peace talks. And that is bad news for Ukraine. “Plays right into Putin’s hands.”

But Zelenskyy is not going to agree to that. And Vladimir Putin has so far rejected Trump's peace proposal.

The United States is prepared to recognize Russia's control over Crimea as part of a broader peace agreement between Moscow and Kiev, Bloomberg reports, citing sources familiar with the situation, according to the Kyiv Independent.

US Open to Giving Crimea to Russia in Peace Deal

The potential U.S. acknowledgment of Russian control over Crimea marks a significant shift in diplomatic strategy, raising questions about the future of peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.

US open to recognizing Crimea as Russian in Ukraine deal, Bloomberg News reports

The United States is prepared to recognize Russian control of the Ukrainian region of Crimea as part of a broader peace agreement between Moscow and Kyiv, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Trump administration ready to recognize Russian control of Crimea as part of framework to end Ukraine war, source says

The Trump administration is ready to recognize Russian control of Crimea as part of the US proposal to drive an end to the war with Ukraine, an official familiar with the framework told CNN.