Trump Claims He Could Pressure Ukraine to Cede Crimea and Donbas to Russia

Former U.S. President Donald Trump, who intends to participate in the 2024 presidential elections, has privately stated that he could pressure Ukraine to cede Crimea and Donbas to Russia. This information comes from the Washington Post (WP), citing anonymous sources who allegedly spoke with Trump or his advisers.

One of the publication's sources indicated that Trump is confident Russia and Ukraine want to find a way out of the current situation while 'saving face.' The politician also believes that the population in certain areas of Ukraine would not oppose joining Russia, the source added, who discussed this matter directly with Trump.

WP reports that foreign policy experts have approached Trump’s ideas for ending the Ukrainian conflict with caution, as his stance, in their view, justifies 'the violation of internationally recognized borders through the use of force.' According to the publication, some of the billionaire's advisers are trying to convince him otherwise.

Trump’s campaign team has declined to provide specific responses to questions from The Washington Post or to comment on the information from the publication’s sources.