At the March 11 meeting in Jeddah, tensions rose as U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz presented a map proposing territorial concessions between Ukraine and Russia. The Ukrainian delegation, led by Andriy Yermak, resisted the discussion, arguing it was premature. This signifies a shift in the traditionally steadfast Western stance on Ukraine's autonomy in peace negotiations. With Donald Trump's influence reigniting discussions around territorial sacrifices, both Ukrainian leadership and military have yet to publicly acknowledge the reality that complete withdrawal of Russian forces is unlikely in any future agreement.
White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz laid out a map of Ukraine during tense negotiations, emphasizing the urgency of discussing territorial concessions.
With Trump's return, the narrative shifted; he highlighted that Ukraine must accept territorial concessions, breaking a long-standing taboo about peace negotiations.
U.S. President Trump noted that future agreements on Ukraine's fate will rely heavily on territorial compromises and security guarantees from Russia.
Zelenskiy confirmed his willingness to engage in negotiations, asserting that no discussions would happen without strong backing from his team.
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