Russia's President Vladimir Putin speaks during a news conference with President Donald Trump at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) via Associated PressThe Ministry of Defence has revealed why Vladimir Putin wants Ukraine to hand over large swathes of its unoccupied land to end the war. AdvertisementThe analysis came as Putin set out his peace plans at a summit with Donald Trump in Alaska. Maybe they’ll say ‘no’.”AdvertisementBut speaking following talks with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels today, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said: “The constitution of Ukraine makes it impossible to give up territory or trade land. ”He said any such moves would need to be discussed at a three-way summit involving him, Putin and Trump.
