The ongoing conflict in Ukraine centers significantly on the fate of territories seized by Russia since the full-scale invasion. Ukrainian authorities have explicitly rejected any proposal that involves ceding these occupied lands as a condition for securing a ceasefire or a broader peace agreement. This firm stance underscores a primary obstacle in international diplomatic efforts to resolve the protracted conflict. The strategically vital and war-ravaged regions under Russian control are pivotal to any potential resolution discussions, including hypothetical high-level summits between global leaders. Maps detailing these disputed areas consistently highlight the extensive challenge of establishing peace while upholding Ukraine’s territorial integrity, a principle Kyiv remains committed to.
In maps: The war-ravaged Ukrainian territories at the heart of the Trump-Putin summit
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