Article Summary

This article reveals that Ukrainian officials have informally suggested naming a contested part of the Donbas region 'Donnyland'—a play on 'Donbas' and 'Donald'—during peace talks, as a way to appeal to Donald Trump’s ego and gain stronger US support against Russia. It frames the suggestion as a mix of humor and desperation, highlighting how diplomacy under Trump has become focused on personal flattery rather than principled negotiations. The piece emphasizes similar past instances where countries used Trump-friendly branding to win favor, making the current tactic seem like a calculated, if undignified, strategy.