USA: Map of Ukraine with Russian-Held Territories at Trump-Zelensky Meeting

A map of Ukraine, depicting territories held by Russia, was placed in the Oval Office during the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

According to BBC correspondent Anthony Zarker, the map showed the eastern part of Ukraine, representing approximately 20% of the country, in dark pink, indicating territories controlled by Russian forces.

It is speculated that the map was used as a means of pressure on Zelensky to accept a potential land swap with Russia in order to achieve peace. Trump has expressed his intention to negotiate such an agreement.

Russia claims the entire Donbas region and demands the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from areas not controlled by Moscow. This was discussed in a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.