KRAMATORSK, Donetsk Oblast — U.S. President Donald Trump has begun actively pushing Ukraine to accept losing its land and people to Russia, following years of brutal, all-out war. The remarks come as the conflict in the region continues to escalate, with both sides suffering heavy casualties and infrastructure damage.
People in Kramatorsk, the largest Ukrainian-held city in Donetsk Oblast—a region that Russia wants and Trump is thinking of—remain divided on what they would accept to end the war. Some residents express a willingness to negotiate for peace, while others are resolute in their refusal to cede territory to Russian forces.
Trump’s comments have sparked controversy amid international discussions on the war’s resolution. The administration’s stance remains focused on supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty, though his recent suggestions have raised questions about potential diplomatic strategies.