Trump Says Ukraine Will Receive "A Lot of Land" but Rules Out Crimea and NATO Membership
Tuesday, 19 August 2025 () U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Ukraine would receive "a lot of land" under a potential settlement of the conflict, but made clear that neither the return of Crimea nor NATO membership is possible. Crimea and NATO Membership Impossible Speaking on Fox News, Trump emphasized that Kyiv’s claims to Crimea and aspirations for NATO accession are off the table. He did not specify what territories he meant by "a lot of land," leaving the details open to interpretation. Ukraine as a Buffer State The president added that he has always regarded Ukraine as a buffer zone between Russia and Europe. He further noted that leaders of the European Union have expressed understanding of Kyiv’s need to cede some territory to Moscow in order to reach a settlement.
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Tuesday, 19 August 2025 ()
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