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The idea of Russian military-political control over the occupied territories was discussed. The Times
He [Nikol Pashinyan] said that Armenia’s roads are better than Washington’s. It’s a shame.
Donald Trump
Under this scenario, Russia would gain military and economic control over the occupied territories of Ukraine, similar to Israel’s de facto rule over the Palestinian territories since 1967.
According to The Times, a source close to the US National Security Council said that the idea was discussed several weeks ago between US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and Russian counterparts. Witkoff, who is also responsible for peace issues in the Middle East, supports this approach, which, according to the Americans, allows them to bypass Ukraine’s constitutional restrictions on handing over territory without a national referendum.
