

Trump proposes West Bank-style occupation of Ukraine & offers Putin minerals for peace
16 snips Aug 14, 2025
Dominic Nicholls, Associate Editor of Defence, shares insights from his front-line reporting in Ukraine. He discusses the stalled Russian advances near Pokrovsk and the contrasting diplomatic strategies of European and American leaders. The guest highlights a controversial proposal for a West Bank-style occupation of Ukraine and Trump's suggested minerals deal with Putin for peace. Additionally, Dom recounts his experience with a Ukrainian anti-aircraft unit intercepting drones, showcasing the innovative defense technology being utilized.
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Five Unified Principles From Europe
- European leaders and Zelensky agreed five unified principles for peace ahead of Alaska talks.
- It is unclear whether the Trump administration will fully align with those European principles in Alaska.
Core Elements Of The European Position
- The five principles include Ukraine's inclusion, a ceasefire, security guarantees, no Russian veto over NATO prospects, and joint pressure via sanctions.
- Europe and Ukraine presented a clear unified stance but its uptake in Alaska remained uncertain.
Minerals And Resource Offers As Leverage
- Reports say Trump planned to offer Putin access to rare earths and Alaskan resources to incentivize peace.
- Parallel reporting suggests controversial options include lifting some sanctions and granting resource access in occupied Ukrainian territories.