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April 21, 2026
Ukraine proposes 'Donnyland' to win over Trump in peace talks
- Ukrainian officials suggested renaming a section of the Donbas region 'Donnyland' to gain favor with President Trump.
- The proposal aims to convince the Trump administration to push back against Russia's territorial demands in Ukraine.
- Negotiators created a flag and anthem for 'Donnyland' using ChatGPT, although it's unclear if U.S. officials saw these designs.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed frustration over Trump's envoys meeting with Putin but not visiting Kyiv.
2 Sources
- ‘Donnyland’? Ukraine Proposes Renaming Part of the Donbas in Trump’s Honor.Apr 21, 2026 at 4:37 PM · NYT
- Ukraine wants to name part of its nation ‘Donnyland’ to appease Trump and end war with Russia: reportApr 21, 2026 at 8:34 PM · Independent