Trump Announces Secret Agreement with Putin on Territorial Exchanges and Urges Zelensky to Accept It

Chas Pravdy - 16 August 2025 08:24

Former U.S.

President Donald Trump has made a surprising statement claiming that he has reached a fundamental deal with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin regarding a potential exchange of territories between Ukraine and Russia.

According to Trump, this alliance and agreement aim to reduce hostilities and pave the way for peace, but he emphasizes that the key responsibility lies with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who must agree to this compromise.

Details of this secret arrangement have been uncovered by sources, including “European Pravda,” citing Trump’s interview with Fox News.

The interview took place in a private meeting room immediately after a closed-door discussion between the leaders.

Trump highlighted that the agreements concern territorial swaps, with Ukraine receiving security guarantees outside NATO.

He is confident Ukraine can endorse the deal, although he concedes that there might be a rejection.

He described the situation as approximately 50-50.

During his conversation with Zelensky, Trump plans to send a clear signal: “You need to agree to this deal because Russia is a great power.

They possess strong military resources, and despite Ukraine’s brave soldiers and the advanced weapons we’ve provided, they should understand the reality of the situation.” No specific details about the scope and borders of the potential territorial exchange have been disclosed.

Kyiv maintains that territorial issues are constitutionally defined and any agreements must respect domestic law.

In Europe, skepticism about these negotiations is mounting.

German diplomats express concerns, and the Czech foreign minister reminded Trump of the 1938 Munich Agreement.

Meanwhile, Trump asserts that his trip to Alaska is unrelated to negotiations on Ukraine and that he does not speak on Kyiv’s behalf.

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