Trump Shuts Door on NATO Membership, Crimea Return for Ukraine

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Trump rules out Crimea return and NATO membership for Ukraine

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Ahead of his White House meeting with Zelenskyy and EU leaders, Trump shut the door on Ukraine reclaiming Crimea from Moscow

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Trump also urged Kyiv not to pursue NATO membership — a key demand from Russia that has fueled tensions for years

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Surprisingly, Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff told CNN Moscow was open to US and Europe offering “NATO-style” protection to Ukraine

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Witkoff claimed Putin privately agreed to allow Article 5-like protection — a major shift if true

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But Trump rejected the idea outright, saying Ukraine would not get NATO-style guarantees under his watch

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Trump further remarked Zelenskyy “can end the war almost immediately, if he wants to, or continue to fight”

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On Truth Social, Trump blamed Barack Obama for “handing over Crimea without a shot being fired” in 2014

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Trump’s remarks clash with his own envoy’s breakthrough claim — raising doubts about a real peace plan

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