Russia draws up a map for Ukraine – PHOTO

Ahead of the trilateral talks between the United States, Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, reports emerged that territorial concessions were also being considered.

According to TodayPress TV, Reuters had previously reported this, citing US officials.

The Economist also wrote that a “territorial exchange” was being discussed. However, the Kremlin immediately denied the claims of a proposed “exchange”.

Following the Abu Dhabi meeting, a map reportedly drawn up by Russia for Ukraine began circulating on social media. According to the claims, Russia had indicated that it would recognise Ukraine's existence only within the boundaries shown on the map.

The published map shows that Russia has taken control not only of Donetsk, Luhansk and Crimea, but also of Kherson (extending to the border with Odesa), a significant part of Zaporizhzhia region and other territories.

It should be noted that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is also said to have rejected this demand.