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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