Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested a possible partial exchange of territories held by Russian forces in Ukraine but insisted on retaining full control of Donbas. This proposal was shared with Russia's top businessmen, highlighting the significance of the Donbas region. The talks, involving Ukraine and the U.S., are moving forward but have yet to resolve disputes over Donbas and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. This matters because it signals ongoing negotiations but also the high stakes over key territories in the conflict.