U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw from Ukraine peace talks after Kyiv rejected compromises on Crimea’s status. During a London meeting, Ukrainian officials reaffirmed their refusal to recognize Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea, calling it non-negotiable. Trump criticized President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s stance, claiming it undermines efforts to halt the war.
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Vice President JD Vance urged Russia and Ukraine to accept a U.S. proposal freezing current battle lines and disarming, stating, “The only way to stop the killing is for both armies to put down their weapons.” The plan reportedly includes recognizing Crimea as Russian territory, a move Kyiv and European allies oppose. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s abrupt cancellation of talks raised doubts over progress, with European diplomats criticizing U.S. demands for Ukrainian territorial concessions.
