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Russia Rejects Zelenskyy's Territory Swap Proposal

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  • #Ukraine
Russia Rejects Zelenskyy's Territory Swap Proposal
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FEB 12
Above: Zelenskyy and Trump at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, France, on Dec. 7, 2024.  Image copyright: Ukrainian Presidency/Contributor/Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images
story last updated FEB 14

The Spin

Pro-Ukraine narrative

Zelenskyy's territorial swap proposal highlights Ukraine's willingness to negotiate pragmatically for peace while maintaining its sovereignty. The offer aims to leverage Ukraine's control of Kursk to secure the return of other occupied territories, while also seeking crucial security guarantees from Western allies to ensure long-term stability.

The Moscow TimesThe Kyiv Independent

Pro-Russia narrative

Any discussion of exchanging Russian territory is completely unacceptable and impossible. Ukrainian forces occupying Russian land will face elimination or expulsion, and Russia will maintain its position on the territories it currently controls. The continued missile strikes on Ukrainian targets demonstrate Russia's military resolve.

RTTASS

Metaculus Prediction


Public Figures

Donald Trump

Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Vladimir Putin


The Controversies


UNLIKELYLIKELY
Status:Resolved
Will Russia Invade Ukraine?
Controversy
FEB 14FEB 14

Status:Open
If Re-elected, Will Trump End the War in Ukraine?
Controversy
+13
FEB 14FEB 14

UNLIKELYLIKELY
Status:Open
Will Ukraine Join NATO?
Controversy
FEB 14FEB 14

Status:Open
When Will the Russia-Ukraine War End?
Controversy
+21
FEB 14FEB 14

Go Deeper

The Russia-Ukraine War
Context
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Establishment split

CRITICAL

PRO

Zelenskyy: Europe cannot guarantee Ukraine’s security without America
GuardianFEB 12
Zelensky floats giving up Ukraine-held Kursk in territory swap with Putin during peace negotiations
New York PostFEB 12
Russia launches deadly attack on Ukraine's capital, rules out swapping occupied territory
CBSFEB 12
Moscow brushes off Zelenskys land swap proposal
RTFEB 12