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Zelenskyy calls for 'European army' as EU leaders bristle at Trump's stance on Ukraine
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Zelenskyy calls for 'European army' as EU leaders bristle at ...
Zelenskyy calls for European army: "We cannot rule out that America might say no to Europe on issues that might threaten it," the Ukrainian leader said.
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Zelenskyy calls for European army
Ukraine slams Russian drone attack on Chernobyl power plant: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a social media post on Friday that a Russian drone ...
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Ukraine slams Russian drone attack on Chernobyl power plant
Quick Glance: Chernobyl Shelter Strike Heightens Global Security Concerns
  • A Russian drone strike caused significant damage to the protective shelter over Chernobyl's reactor four, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.

  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy condemned the attack as a direct threat to international security, highlighting Russia's unique aggression towards such sites.

  • Initial assessments indicate stable radiation levels, with emergency responders effectively managing the situation.

  • Zelenskyy called for increased international pressure on Russia to ensure accountability for its actions.
Ukrainian MPs protest against Zelensky’s 'dictatorship': MPs in Ukraine, stormed the country’s parliament accusing President Voldomyr Zelensky of ...
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Ukrainian MPs protest against Zelensky’s 'dictatorship'
Trump's Ukraine envoy: EU won’t be part of peace talks: Keith Kellogg's remarks are the most unequivocal on Europe's sidelining to come from a senior US ...
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Trump's Ukraine envoy: EU won’t be part of peace talks
US presented Ukraine with a document to access its minerals but offered almost nothing in return
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US presented Ukraine with a document to access its minerals but offered ...
Quick Glance: Zelenskyy Rejects US Minerals Agreement
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy instructed his ministers to reject a proposed agreement with the U.S. regarding access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals due to its focus on U.S. interests.

  • The proposal failed to provide specific security guarantees in exchange for access to critical minerals essential for aerospace, defense, and nuclear industries.

  • Zelenskyy emphasized the need for any resource exploitation to be linked to security guarantees to deter future Russian aggression.

  • Ukraine is now preparing a counter-proposal to clarify the terms for a potential agreement with the U.S.
Trump asks Zelenskyy for half of Ukraine’s rare earths: NBC News: U.S. officials told NBC that handing over half of its valuable minerals would be a way for Kyiv ...
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Trump asks Zelenskyy for half of Ukraine’s rare earths: NBC News
Trump officials pitch Zelenskyy on U.S. owning 50% of Ukraine's rare earth minerals
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Trump officials pitch Zelenskyy on U.S. owning 50% of Ukraine's rare earth ...
Quick Glance: Trump Administration Proposes 50% Ownership of Ukraine's Minerals
  • The Trump administration proposed that the U.S. be granted 50% ownership of Ukraine's rare earth minerals as a means for Ukraine to reimburse U.S. military support.

  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent introduced the proposal during a meeting with President Zelenskyy, highlighting its potential benefits for both nations.

  • Zelenskyy indicated he would seek legal counsel to assess the document and referred to it as a memorandum rather than a security agreement.

  • Trump has emphasized the importance of securing access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals, which are vital for various high-tech applications.
Ukraine will have ‘low chance’ of surviving without US support, Zelensky says: Ukraine will only have a low chance of surviving should it lose the backing of its ...
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Ukraine will have ‘low chance’ of surviving without US support ...
Golden rule of Munich Security Conference goes out window as Vance lectures on ‘enemy within’
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Golden rule of Munich Security Conference goes out window as Vance ...
Trump Admits He Caved to Putin in Phone Call on Ukraine: Donald Trump has given Vladimir Putin everything he wants.
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Trump Admits He Caved to Putin in Phone Call on Ukraine
Quick Glance: RFK Jr. Pressured: CDC Staff Laid Off
  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as head of the Health Department shortly after the Trump administration laid off half of the Epidemic Intelligence Service.

  • The layoffs affected over 1,200 employees and severely hindered the nation's ability to respond to emerging diseases.

  • Kennedy stated that public health employees had nothing to fear under his leadership while promoting a plan to address obesity and food regulation.

  • The layoffs and resulting uncertainties within the health agency raise concerns about the future safety of public health in the U.S.
Ukraine says it will not accept US-Russia peace deal reached without Kyiv: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday Ukraine would not accept any bilateral ...
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Ukraine says it will not accept US-Russia peace deal reached without Kyiv
Zelenskyy says draft US minerals deal not ready yet as ‘it does not protect’ Ukraine
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Zelenskyy says draft US minerals deal not ready yet as ‘it does not ...
Quick Glance: Zelenskiy Critiques US Minerals Deal as Insufficient
  • Zelenskiy stated that the draft US minerals deal is not in Ukraine's interest.

  • The U.S. demanded ownership of 50% of Ukraine's critical minerals.

  • Zelenskiy emphasized the need for concrete security guarantees, which are absent from the document.

  • Negotiations with the U.S. concluded without a deal, as Zelenskiy viewed the proposal as one-sided.
Macron: 'Peace that is a capitulation' in Ukraine would be 'bad news' for all: French President Emmanuel Macron described Donald Trump’s return to the White ...
france24.com/en/europe/20250214-macron-peace-capitulation-in-ukraine-bad-news-for-everyone-russia
Macron: 'Peace that is a capitulation' in Ukraine would be 'bad news' for ...
Quick Glance: Macron Urges Europe to Take Charge in Crisis
  • Emmanuel Macron characterizes Donald Trump's return as a necessary jolt for Europe to strengthen its security and economic independence.

  • He emphasizes that only Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is responsible for negotiations with Russia and warns against a peace that could be seen as capitulation.

  • Macron calls for accelerated European commitment to defense and technological development, along with innovative financing solutions to reduce dependence on the US.

  • He sees the EU facing the challenge of overcoming outdated financial frameworks to invest in new technologies and security measures.
Zelensky says will not accept deal fixed by Trump, Putin if Kyiv not included in talks
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Zelensky says will not accept deal fixed by Trump, Putin if Kyiv not ...
Trump has just sabotaged Ukraine’s bargaining power with Russia - whose side is he on?
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Trump has just sabotaged Ukraine’s bargaining power with Russia - whose ...
Zelenskyy calls for 'armed forces of Europe' at Munich conference: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will not take NATO membership for Ukraine off ...
euronews.com/2025/02/15/amid-uncertainy-over-us-policy-on-ukraine-zelenskyy-says-its-time-for-an-armed-forces-of-e
Zelenskyy calls for 'armed forces of Europe' at Munich conference
Ukraine: Resistance to recruitment measures escalates in: The Ukrainian army is running out of soldiers. There are scenes of violence on the streets ...
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Ukraine: Resistance to recruitment measures escalates in
Quick Glance: Escalation of Resistance Against Recruitment in Ukraine
  • The murder of soldier Oleksandr Sykalchuk shocked Ukraine and was seen as an attack on the entire army.

  • There is increasing resistance against military authorities and recruitment measures, with many violent incidents occurring from both sides.

  • Public trust in military authorities is low, exacerbated by reports of violence and mistreatment.

  • Oleksandr's death symbolizes the deep crisis in Ukrainian society, marked by war and exhaustion.
REPORTER: Do you view Ukraine as an equal member of this peace process? TRUMP: Ummmm ... it's an interesting question. I think they have to make peace ... Show more
Top Republican senator: Ukraine should automatically join NATO if Russia invades again
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Top Republican senator: Ukraine should automatically join NATO if Russia ...
Putin has waited for this moment for 3 years, as Zelensky is left in the cold: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky finds himself shunted down Donald Trump’s ...
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Putin has waited for this moment for 3 years, as Zelensky is left in the ...
Zelenskyy rejects US mineral deal, citing lack of security guarantees, FT says: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected the US proposal to give Washington ...
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Zelenskyy rejects US mineral deal, citing lack of security guarantees ...
‘We will create NATO in Ukraine’: Zelensky on NATO ambitions, Trump’s personal number, and more
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‘We will create NATO in Ukraine’: Zelensky on NATO ambitions ...
Starmer reiterates UK's support for Ukraine's NATO membership following US dismissal
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Starmer reiterates UK's support for Ukraine's NATO membership ...
Volodymyr Zelensky changes stance, says Ukraine open to land swap with Russia: World News | Ukrainian President Zelensky signals a major policy shift by ...
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Volodymyr Zelensky changes stance, says Ukraine open to land swap with ...
France planning to host informal European summit on Ukraine, diplomatic sources say
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France planning to host informal European summit on Ukraine ...
Putin may attack a NATO country from Belarus next year, Zelenskyy says: Ukraine’s president issued a stark warning, saying that Russia may be preparing an act of ...
euronews.com/2025/02/14/putin-may-attack-a-nato-country-from-belarus-as-early-as-next-year-zelenskyy-says
Putin may attack a NATO country from Belarus next year, Zelenskyy says
US, Russian officials to meet in Saudi Arabia over Ukraine war: US and Russian officials will meet in Saudi Arabia in the coming days to start talks aimed at ...
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US, Russian officials to meet in Saudi Arabia over Ukraine war
Zelensky says Ukraine must be part of negotiations to end war with Russia: Zelensky said Ukraine 'simply will not be able to accept any agreements without ...
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Zelensky says Ukraine must be part of negotiations to end war with Russia
Quick Glance: TikTok Returns to U.S. App Stores
  • Apple and Google have made TikTok available again in their U.S. app stores.

  • The app had been unavailable since January 18 due to a national security law.

  • This law, signed by President Biden in April, required ByteDance to sell TikTok to a non-Chinese entity or face a ban.

  • The app's future remains uncertain as past presidents have fluctuated in their stances on its availability in the U.S.
Ukraine 'may be Russian someday,' Trump says, as the U.S. ups the pressure on Kyiv and allies
cnbc.com/2025/02/11/ukraine-may-be-russian-someday-trump-says-as-the-us-ups-pressure.html
Ukraine 'may be Russian someday,' Trump says, as the U.S. ups the pressure ...
Zelensky is demanding security guarantees before meeting with Putin: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is demanding security guarantees before a meeting ...
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Zelensky is demanding security guarantees before meeting with Putin
Meloni: Russia ‘offended the entire Italian nation’ by rejecting Third Reich comparison
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Meloni: Russia ‘offended the entire Italian nation’ by rejecting Third ...
Washington proposes to Zelenskyy 50% US ownership of Ukraine's rare earth minerals: Report
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Washington proposes to Zelenskyy 50% US ownership of Ukraine's rare earth ...
Top Trump officials set to meet with senior Russian officials to begin Ukraine talks
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Top Trump officials set to meet with senior Russian officials to begin ...
German defense minister blasts Trump’s ‘clumsy’ Ukraine negotiating play: Boris Pistorius said it would have been better to talk about Kyiv’s NATO membership and ...
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German defense minister blasts Trump’s ‘clumsy’ Ukraine negotiating play
'People were killed inside Presidential Office' — Zelensky comments on Russia's assassination attempts in 2022
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'People were killed inside Presidential Office' — Zelensky ...
Putin wins on NATO as Europe shivers from Trump's cold shoulder: Russian President Vladimir Putin is getting what he wants. Since his hour-long call with U ...
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Putin wins on NATO as Europe shivers from Trump's cold shoulder
Russian army claims capture of village in eastern Ukraine: Russia’s army on Saturday claimed to have captured a village in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region close ...
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Russian army claims capture of village in eastern Ukraine
Ukraine rejects Trump administration request for half its mineral wealth: The offer and Ukraine’s consideration of it rippled through European diplomatic circles ...
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Ukraine rejects Trump administration request for half its mineral wealth
UK’s Starmer insists Ukraine should join NATO after Trump scotches idea: UK leader says backing Ukraine’s “irreversible path” to NATO membership is still British ...
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UK’s Starmer insists Ukraine should join NATO after Trump scotches idea
US VP threatens sanctions if Putin doesn’t agree to peace deal with Ukraine: US Vice President JD Vance said the US could hit Moscow with sanctions and potential ...
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US VP threatens sanctions if Putin doesn’t agree to peace deal with ...
Russia's Putin could be NATO's 'Man of the Year' as he's strengthened the alliance, Trump ally says
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Russia's Putin could be NATO's 'Man of the Year' as he's strengthened the ...
Quick Glance: Putin as an Unexpected Strengthener of NATO
  • Senator Lindsey Graham stated at the Munich Security Conference that Putin has contributed more to strengthening NATO than the member states themselves.

  • He proposed that a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine should include automatic NATO membership for Ukraine in the event of another Russian invasion.

  • NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urged European members to actively engage in debates about the Ukraine conflict instead of complaining.

  • Graham backed a potential minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine, which is viewed as significant for Ukraine and detrimental for Putin.
‘We will soon be next’: German leaders sound alarm on Trump’s Ukraine plan: Berlin wants more robust military spending following a bombshell move by the Trump ...
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‘We will soon be next’: German leaders sound alarm on Trump’s Ukraine plan
trump is asked a question by a journalist about Ukraine. He answers... "we're going to get minerals from them, b/c why the hell are we doing this.. ... Show more
Tensions erupt in Ukraine as Zelenskyy sanctions former leader Poroshenko: Move sparks backlash in Kyiv, as ex-president accuses incumbent of “politically ...
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Tensions erupt in Ukraine as Zelenskyy sanctions former leader Poroshenko
Quick Glance: Sanctions Imposed on Ex-President Poroshenko
  • Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council has imposed sanctions against ex-President Petro Poroshenko.

  • Zelensky announced that an official decree will be published on February 13, without naming Poroshenko directly.

  • Poroshenko labeled the decision as unconstitutional and politically motivated, threatening internal opposition unity.

  • He accused Zelensky of bearing responsibility for the negative consequences of this action.
‘We want peace very much, but…’: Zelensky demands ‘real security guarantees’ from Vance during talks in Munich
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‘We want peace very much, but…’: Zelensky demands ‘real security ...
USA: Ukraine fears an American-Russian dictated peace: US President Donald Trump values ​​a rapid ceasefire more highly than the sovereignty of Ukraine ...
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USA: Ukraine fears an American-Russian dictated peace
Response to shocking speech by US Vice President: Scholz scolds Vance: In his speech at the Munich Security Conference, Chancellor Scholz responded to ...
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Response to shocking speech by US Vice President: Scholz scolds Vance
War of aggression: Ukraine is right to distance itself from Russia in terms of language too
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War of aggression: Ukraine is right to distance itself from Russia in ...
Most Ukrainians see Trump action as betrayal – ex Ukraine minister: We speak to Tymofiy Mylovanov, Ukraine's former economy minister and President of the Kyiv ...
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Most Ukrainians see Trump action as betrayal – ex Ukraine minister
EU’s top diplomat accuses Trump of ‘appeasement’ with Putin: “Any deal behind our backs will not work,” writes Kaja Kallas as U.S. president imparts “lengthy and ...
politico.eu/article/kaja-kallas-donald-trump-vladimir-putin-russia-war-in-ukraine-peace-deal/
EU’s top diplomat accuses Trump of ‘appeasement’ with Putin
Vance attack on Europe overshadows Ukraine talks at security conference
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Vance attack on Europe overshadows Ukraine talks at security conference
Ukraine Could Replace US Troops in Europe, Says Ukrainian Prime Minister: The Ukrainian prime minister’s said Ukraine’s battlefield experience can be the basis ...
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Ukraine Could Replace US Troops in Europe, Says Ukrainian Prime Minister
Europe mulls plan to send troops to Ukraine for post-war security: A group of European countries has been quietly working on a plan to send troops into Ukraine ...
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Europe mulls plan to send troops to Ukraine for post-war security
Finland's Orpo wants urgent EU summit on Ukraine: As eventual peace in Ukraine could mean Russia sets its sights elsewhere, Finland is "worried ...
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Finland's Orpo wants urgent EU summit on Ukraine
Putin’s Ukraine: The end of war and the price of Russian occupation.
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Putin’s Ukraine
Zelenskyy tells Vance Ukraine needs ‘security guarantees’ before any Putin talks: Ukrainian leader appears reassured after Munich bilateral, having feared he ...
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Zelenskyy tells Vance Ukraine needs ‘security guarantees’ before any Putin ...
Kremlin: Ukraine can be part of peace talks — but main players will be US and Russia
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Kremlin: Ukraine can be part of peace talks — but main players will be US ...
’No Decisions’ on Ukraine without Kyiv and Europe, Says Zelensky : Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday insisted that no decisions should be made ...
themoscowtimes.com/2025/02/15/no-decisions-on-ukraine-without-kyiv-and-europe-says-zelensky-a88028
’No Decisions’ on Ukraine without Kyiv and Europe, Says Zelensky
‘Hallelujah’: Orbán predicts Trump-Putin talks will ‘reintegrate’ Russia into Europe
politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-donald-trump-vladimir-putin-war-in-ukraine-peace-talks-russia-europe/
‘Hallelujah’: Orbán predicts Trump-Putin talks will ‘reintegrate’ Russia ...
"Capitulated to Putin": Trump's Ukraine push triggers fierce reactions: Donald Trump's Ukraine initiative provokes criticism - experts warn against concessions ...
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Senior Republican senator ‘puzzled and disturbed’ by Hegseth’s Ukraine remarks: Senate Armed Services Chair Roger Wicker is breaking with the line from the Trump ...
politico.eu/article/senate-armed-services-chair-roger-wicker-pete-hegseth-war-in-ukraine-russia/
Senior Republican senator ‘puzzled and disturbed’ by Hegseth’s Ukraine ...
Boris Johnson: Europe acting like ‘headless chickens’ on Ukraine: Former prime minister — who has lobbied Donald Trump to back Ukraine — says European nations ...
politico.eu/article/boris-johnson-europe-acting-like-headless-chickens-ukraine-donald-trump-peace-talks/
Boris Johnson: Europe acting like ‘headless chickens’ on Ukraine
Drone warfare stalls progress on Ukraine’s front line: Some 35 kilometres north of Kharkiv with the Russian army at a distance, the soldiers of the 127th brigade ...
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Drone warfare stalls progress on Ukraine’s front line
Judge extends block on Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing Treasury systems: A U.S. judge on Friday extended a temporary block on Elon Musk's government cost-cutting ...
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Judge extends block on Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing Treasury systems
Quick Glance: Court Continues to Block Musk and DOGE's Treasury Access
  • A federal judge in Manhattan has decided to maintain the block on individuals associated with Elon Musk from accessing Treasury Department records while considering a preliminary injunction.

  • Judge Jeanette Vargas extended the temporary restraining order without ruling on a permanent injunction.

  • The lawsuit from 19 state attorneys general claims that access to sensitive financial data poses significant cybersecurity risks.

  • Concerns include the security of personal information and the potential for unlawful blocking of federal funds.
Fico Calls on EU to adapt to new world order amid Trump-Putin talks: He criticised the EU for “launching a total offensive” against Russia, including sanctions.
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Fico Calls on EU to adapt to new world order amid Trump-Putin talks
'Give security guarantees': Zelensky ready to talk if US, Europe assure they ‘won't abandon’ Ukraine
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'Give security guarantees': Zelensky ready to talk if US ...
Quick Glance: Zelensky Open to Talks if Security Assured
  • President Zelensky expressed readiness to negotiate with Russia if the U.S. and Europe provide assurances that they will not abandon Ukraine.

  • He emphasized that any agreements must not only end the war but also prevent future Russian aggression.

  • Zelensky warned that a frozen conflict would lead to ongoing aggression.

  • Russia has not yet received concrete proposals for talks that address its legitimate interests.