Trump would press Ukraine to give up territory if re-elected
Donald Trump will press Ukraine to give up territory if he is re-elected as US president, according to a US media report.
His proposal is that Ukraine should cede Crimea and the Donbas border region to Russia, the Washington Post said.
The paper cited "people who discussed it with Trump or his advisers and spoke on condition of anonymity".
But the policy would "reward Vladimir Putin" and "condone the violation of internationally recognised borders by force", foreign policy experts have warned, the newspaper added.
Mr Trump has "frequently boasted" that he could "negotiate a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine within 24 hours if elected, even before taking office", the newspaper said.
It would be a major change to the policy pursued by President Biden, who has provided Ukraine with military aid.
A further, major US package for Ukraine has been held up in the House of Representatives for weeks.
Infighting among Republicans who control the House, and a threat to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, could cause further delays, Reuters has reported.
Hardline Republicans are demanding border security provisions and spending cuts to offset aid to US allies.
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