Revealed: Ukraine told to accept ‘cash-for-land’ deal with Putin

Day 1,365.


Today, we examine the proposal that has left Kyiv and Europe
reeling: a US peace plan that could force Ukraine to lease part
of its territory to Russia, cap the size of its armed forces, and
accept a series of concessions that would amount to a major
victory for Vladimir Putin. We then hear from a leading pollster
about domestic attitudes in Russia towards the war – and what
potential tipping points could shift public opinion. Finally, we
reflect on the significance of the anniversary of the Nuremberg
Trials, and what it means for justice and accountability in
today’s conflict – or lack thereof.


Contributors


Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley
on X.


Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls
on X.


With thanks to Dr Oleksandr Shulga.


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CONTENT REFERENCED:


Ukraine told to accept cash-for-land deal with Putin (The
Telegraph):


https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/19/us-russia-secret-28-point-peace-plan-gaza-model/ 


Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg ‘quits’ after plan for US peace
leaked (The Telegraph):


https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/11/20/ukraine-envoy-keith-kellogg-quits-after-plan-for-us-peace/ 


France brands US-Russia peace deal a ‘capitulation’ (The
Telegraph):


https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/20/france-brands-us-russia-peace-deal-a-capitulation/ 


White House Scrambles to Quell Rumors of Russia-Friendly Donbas
Proposal (Kyiv Post):


https://www.kyivpost.com/post/64561 


BBC Today Programme featuring former US Ambassador to Kyiv:


https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002mbxg 


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