Russia opposes referendum because it can’t call Ukrainian people “illegitimate,” Zelenskyy says
Moscow prefers parliament ratification it can later dismiss
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Bloomberg: US ready to recognize Crimea as Russian in Trump-pushed peace deal
A US peace proposal discussed in Paris would freeze current frontlines, leave occupied Ukrainian land under Russian control, and drop NATO membership plans, per Bloomberg sources.
Trump plans Putin phone call within days of taking office, wants to meet Russian president
Breaking sharply from Biden's three-year diplomatic freeze with Moscow, Trump's team is actively preparing for high-level talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.