Trump-Putin Summit: What to Know About Ukrainian Land Under Russian Control

Trump has suggested Ukraine swap land with Russia – but that’s illegal

The president says a land swap would be ‘to the betterment of both’ sides

Russia makes battlefield gains as Zelensky vows to keep land Putin covets

Moscow’s forces have rapidly gained ground in eastern Ukraine ahead of talks with Donald Trump when Vladimir Putin is expected to demand territory as part of a ceasefire deal.

Zelenskyy says Putin wants the rest of Ukraine's Donetsk region as part of a ceasefire

BRUSSELS (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants Ukraine to withdraw from the remaining 30% of the Donetsk region that Ukraine controls as part of a ceasefire deal.

How Trump's Road To Russia-Ukraine Deal Could Differ On Paper And Ground

US President Donald Trump had said that Russia and Ukraine would have to swap land with each other as a part of a potential peace agreement. Currently, Russia holds 20 per cent of Ukraine's territory, while Ukraine barely holds any Russian land.

Why Surrendering a Key Eastern Region Would Be Hard for Ukraine

As President Trump talks of land swaps, Ukrainians find it difficult to imagine giving up the Donbas, for military, humanitarian and political reasons.

Trump calls Putin summit a "feel out meeting," says Russia and Ukraine will need to swap territory

President Trump and other officials now describe the upcoming face-to-face with Russian President Vladimir Putin as a "feel out meeting" to gauge how serious Putin is about making a peace deal with Ukraine. Ed O'Keefe has more.