Trump affirms Crimea stays Russian amid Ukraine negotiations

April 25, 2025, 8:21 am

Former President Trump reiterated his belief that Crimea—seized by Russia in 2014—will remain in Russian hands, even as discussions continue to end the Ukraine conflict. His unwavering stance, met with a mix of incredulity and eye-rolls from critics, highlights the stubborn contours of this geopolitical dispute.

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nationalpost.com / Putin meets Trump envoy Steve Witkoff for talks on war in Ukraine

Witkoff’s meeting with Putin was his fourth as the U.S. works to achieve a ceasefire

globalnews.ca / Crimea will stay with Russia, Trump says on Ukraine war negotiations

Crimea is a strategic peninsula along the Black Sea in southern Ukraine. It was seized by Russia in 2014, while Barack Obama was in office.

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