Why Land Swaps with Russia Threaten Ukraine’s Sovereignty and America’s Security Interests

As tensions escalate in Eastern Europe, talk of territorial land swaps between Ukraine and Russia might seem like a pragmatic path toward peace. However, these proposals aren’t just politically unpopular within Ukraine; they’re outright illegal under the nation’s constitution. This reality should serve as a stark warning to Washington about the complexities involved when negotiating with authoritarian regimes that flagrantly violate sovereignty. Can Ukraine Afford to Cede Its Land Without Shattering Its Constitution? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has firmly rejected any deal involving ceding land to Moscow — a stance rooted not only in patriotism but in constitutional law. The...