Trump Says There Will Be 'Swapping of Territories' Between Russia, Ukraine
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Vance Says US 'Done' Funding Ukraine War Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit
Above: U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a meeting with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy at Chevening House on Aug. 8, 2025. Image copyright: Kin Cheung - Pool/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Trump narrative
By engaging with Putin, the Trump administration is putting America first. For too long, U.S. taxpayers have bankrolled a war that is not in their interest, while Europe has offered little more than moral support. It's essential for the U.S., therefore, to pursue any avenue necessary to negotiate an end to this brutal conflict, which will save countless lives and dollars.
Anti-Trump narrative
Excluding Ukraine from peace negotiations would be a catastrophic mistake that rewards Russian aggression and undermines international law. Any deal made without Ukraine's participation cannot achieve lasting peace and only encourages Putin's territorial ambitions. For the sake of European security, Ukraine must have a voice in determining its future.