Vance: Russia Makes Major Concession to Trump, Says It Recognizes "Post-War Ukraine’s Territorial Integrity" | WPN World People News

Amid a deadlock in the Russia-Ukraine peace process, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance emphasized in an interview that Russia has made “the most significant concession in three and a half years” to President Donald Trump, recognizing Ukraine’s territorial integrity after the war and abandoning its push to install a puppet regime in Kyiv. Vance noted that although fighting on the front lines has yet to cease, Trump has engaged in “very active, very powerful diplomatic efforts” to push both sides toward compromise. He expressed confidence that “the dawn of peace” is gradually emerging under Trump’s mediation.

In an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press, Vance stated that Russia not only acknowledged Ukraine’s sovereignty after the war but also agreed to provide security guarantees to uphold its territorial integrity. This move is seen as a major shift in Russia’s position, especially given its previous insistence on Ukraine’s neutrality and demilitarization. Vance stressed that the U.S. will continue to play an active role, but made clear that “there will be no U.S. troops stationed directly inside Ukraine,” in order to avoid further escalation of the conflict.

Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed dissatisfaction with European leaders, accusing them of obstructing the peace process, and admitted that summit agendas were not yet prepared, with no plans for a short-term meeting between the two presidents. At the same time, Ukraine marked the 34th anniversary of its independence, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visiting Kyiv as a “special guest.” Carney announced that Canada does not rule out sending peacekeepers and pledged over NT$22 billion (approx. US$680 million) in military aid. The contrasting approaches of the U.S. and Canada toward Ukraine’s security guarantees add further complexity to the prospects of future peace negotiations.