Zelensky Makes His Pitch to Trump:
Ukraine’s president calls on his most powerful ally to not squander the chance to make peace.
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Zelensky Urges Peace Before U.S. Midterm ElectionsZelensky calls on Trump to seize peace opportunity before November 2026 midterms amid stalled talks and heavy battlefield losses.
Key FactsFeb 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Ukrainian President Zelensky encourages Trump to act swiftly to end the war before the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
- Despite severe casualties, Zelensky refuses to accept peace terms that compromise Ukraine's territorial sovereignty.
- Negotiations face deadlock as Russia insists on territorial demands and U.S. security guarantees remain uncertain.
- A referendum on a peace deal, potentially combined with presidential elections, may be held in spring 2026 if security is assured.
I think there is no greater victory for Trump than to stop the war between Russia and Ukraine.— Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said this in an interview about the opportunity for peace.
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