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Zelenskyy Rejects Russian Ceasefire Proposal, Urges Western Allies for Air Defense Support

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy dismisses Russia's ceasefire as an ultimatum and calls for increased military aid from Western allies amid ongoing conflict.


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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected Russia's ceasefire proposal, labeling it an ultimatum. He called for direct talks with President Putin to address the ongoing war, which has lasted nearly 3½ years. Zelenskyy urged Western allies to expedite deliveries of air defense systems, particularly U.S.-made Patriot systems, to counter Russian missile strikes. He emphasized the need for a ceasefire before a potential summit with Putin, mediated by the U.S. Meanwhile, both sides continue military actions along the front lines, with Ukraine claiming significant drone strikes against Russian airfields, while Russia reports territorial gains in northern Ukraine.

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The articles present a neutral tone on Ukraine's military support requests and international relations complexities.

Ongoing tensions and frustrations in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are highlighted, showing a lack of progress.

A tense atmosphere surrounds the conflict, with mutual accusations and a deepening stalemate in military actions.

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Trump says Putin told him Russia will respond to Ukrainian drone attack on airfields
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"…Both sides exchanged memorandums setting out their conditions for a ceasefire for discussion at Monday’s direct peace talks between delegations in Istanbul, their second meeting in just over two weeks."

Putin tells Trump Russia ‘will have to respond’ to Ukraine drone attack
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"…The comments from both leaders confirmed negotiations in Istanbul on Monday had made no headway towards a truce, but the two sides signalled progress on other issues, including the transfer of captives and bodies."

Zelenskyy calls Russia’s peace proposal an 'ultimatum' and he wants face-to-face talks with Putin
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"…Zelenskyy described the latest negotiations in Istanbul as “a political performance” and “artificial diplomacy” designed to stall for time, delay sanctions and convince the United States that Russia is engaged in dialogue."

Ukraine's Zelenskyy wants face-to-face talks with Putin but the Russian leader shows no willingness
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"…Zelenskyy described the latest negotiations in Istanbul as “a political performance” and “artificial diplomacy” designed to stall for time, delay sanctions and convince the United States that Russia is engaged in dialogue."

Putin plans response to Ukraine drone attacks, Trump says
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"…Both sides did say they agreed to exchange more prisoners of war, and bodies of killed soldiers, at some point in the future."

Trump says Putin told him that Russia will respond to Ukrainian attack on airfields
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"…Both sides exchanged memorandums setting out their conditions for a ceasefire for discussion at Monday’s direct peace talks between delegations in Istanbul, their second meeting in just over two weeks."

Zelenskyy Calls Russia's Peace Proposal an 'ultimatum' and he Wants Face-to-face Talks with Putin
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"…Zelenskyy described the latest negotiations in Istanbul as “a political performance” and “artificial diplomacy” designed to stall for time, delay sanctions and convince the United States that Russia is engaged in dialogue."

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