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Putin discusses possible territory exchange in Ukraine with businessmen

Russian President Vladimir Putin, during closed meetings with major businessmen, discussed the possibility of exchanging some territories controlled by Russian forces in Ukraine. This information appeared in the Russian publication Kommersant. Putin is reportedly considering such an option as part of possible negotiations, however, there has been no official confirmation yet.


Putin discusses possible territory exchange in Ukraine with businessmen

According to the Russian newspaper Kommersant, President Vladimir Putin informed some major Russian businessmen that he might be open to exchanging some territories controlled by Russian forces in Ukraine. This information was conveyed during closed meetings. It is specified that the discussion is not about all occupied territories, but about a possible partial exchange. Putin is reportedly considering this option as part of potential negotiation processes. However, there has been no official confirmation of this information from the Kremlin yet.