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We’ve got some press leaks following yesterday’s Trump-Putin summit, and everything’s unfolding exactly as expected. Let’s walk through it: -Putin asked Trump to recognize Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia as part of Russia. -He also wants to grant the Russian language “official” status. And to guarantee “security for Russian Orthodox churches.” But the real kicker? -“Trump has dropped his demand for an immediate cease-fire and believes a rapid peace treaty can be negotiated, so long as Mr. Zelensky agrees to cede the rest of the Donbas region to Russia, even those areas not occupied by Russian troops.” In return, Putin reportedly offered a ceasefire along current front lines and a written promise not to attack Ukraine or Europe again. That’s all per the New York Times. This is Putin’s usual wishlist, and it’s a non-starter. Ceding territory violates Ukraine’s constitution. And let’s be clear: he’s not just asking for land, he’s asking for the most fortified part of Ukraine. Cities like Kramatorsk are real fortresses. Handing them over would be handing Russia a launchpad for something much worse. As for that “written promise”? That's laughable. We’ve had a dozen of those. They’ve never stopped Russia. Axios reports that the American side believes Putin may be open to negotiations over Sumy and Kharkiv. But Russia occupies very little in those regions. They’re offering scraps in exchange for a feast. Important to remember when reading about suggested land swaps: these aren’t just land swaps. They’re people swaps. Lives. Futures. That’s what Trump is bargaining with. According to Clash Reports, Zelenskyy has already rejected the idea of ceding Donbas-Which was expected. Bottom line: it’s the same old Russian demands. In fact, they are so old that it feels like Trump hasnt pushed at all, just listened. They are unrealistic as ever. But I don’t think Trump grasps just how far-fetched they are. Ukraine will say no. And when that happens, Trump may lash out again, blaming Ukraine for Russia’s war. Which is why Zelenskyy’s visit to Washington on Monday has me on edge. We all remember how badly these meetings can go.