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The Trump administration is exploring the possibility of acknowledging Russia’s control over Crimea as part of a potential peace agreement to resolve the ongoing Ukrainian conflict, according to recent reporting by Semafor.

The news outlet, citing information from two sources with knowledge of the discussions, revealed that U.S. officials have also contemplated asking the United Nations to follow suit with similar recognition. While Reuters was unable to verify these claims independently, Semafor noted that the White House had not provided any comment on the matter.

These considerations regarding Crimea’s status represent just one of several options currently under discussion, with no formal decisions yet made by Trump. The former president was scheduled for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, aiming to negotiate a ceasefire in the three-year conflict and work toward a lasting peace settlement.

The status of Crimea remains contentious in the international community, with most nations continuing to recognize it as Ukrainian territory. While Ukraine maintains its claim to the Black Sea peninsula, it has acknowledged the practical challenges of reclaiming the region through military means at present.

Russia’s position on Crimea remains unequivocal, with the Kremlin maintaining that the predominantly Russian-speaking region, which hosts Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, is an integral part of Russian territory. Moscow has consistently stated that this matter is permanently settled in their view.