Trump-Zelensky Clash Again! This Time Over Trump's Reference to Crimea as Russian in Peace Talks
April 24, 2025: As tensions escalate in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky clashed publicly on Wednesday over the fate of Crimea. During high-stakes negotiations in London aimed at ending the war, the US stunned allies by reportedly backing key demands from Moscow — including Ukrainian recognition of Crimea as Russian territory and a permanent bar on NATO membership.
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President Zelensky flatly rejected both conditions, declaring, “Ukraine will not recognise Russia’s annexation of Crimea. There’s nothing to talk about here.”
In a scathing post on Truth Social, Trump criticized Zelensky for refusing to accept what he described as political reality. “Crimea was lost years ago under President Obama and is not even a point of discussion,” Trump wrote, accusing Zelensky of obstructing peace efforts and prolonging the conflict.
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He added, “Nobody is asking Zelensky to recognize Crimea as Russian territory, but if he wanted it, why didn’t they fight for it eleven years ago when it was handed over without a shot?”
US Vice President JD Vance echoed Trump’s stance, issuing an ultimatum: “It’s time to agree to the US peace plan or for the United States to walk away from the process entirely.” Vance outlined a plan to freeze current territorial lines and seek a long-term diplomatic resolution.
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Vance’s statement marks a dramatic shift in Washington’s approach under Trump, abandoning hardline pressure on Russia for a negotiated ceasefire — even at the risk of conceding to Kremlin demands.
Ukraine’s Presidential Chief of Staff, Andriy Yermak, pushed back in a public statement, writing on X: “We will stand firm on our core principles during the negotiations — sovereignty and territorial integrity are non-negotiable.”
The US pivot toward a Russia-favored peace deal has raised alarm across European capitals. With Trump’s promise to end the war in “days,” Washington appears eager to close the chapter, even if the outcome undermines Ukrainian sovereignty.
Meanwhile, Russia continues to benefit from international divisions. The apparent alignment between Trump and Putin following their recent call has left Kyiv increasingly isolated as Europe scrambles to reaffirm its support.
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