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The core of the discussions revolves around a controversial stance attributed to Trump — namely, the possibility of ceding large parts of Ukraine's eastern territories to Russia, areas currently under Moscow’s control. This aligns with reports that some of Trump’s advisers are floating proposals to block Ukraine from NATO accession temporarily, with plans to restore territories diplomatically post-war. Zelensky, however, maintains a firm stance: Ukraine refuses to relinquish any sovereign territory, asserting that security guarantees must include NATO membership.