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Zelensky Calls for US, Europe, and Ukraine to Join Peace Talks with Russia for Just Peace

Jan 25, 2025, 01:58 PM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has emphasized the necessity of including Ukraine in any peace negotiations with Russia, stating that discussions without Ukraine's involvement would yield no real results. During a meeting with Moldovan President Maia Sandu in Kiev, Zelensky expressed his hope that a negotiation format involving Ukraine, the United States, Europe, and Russia could be established. He highlighted the importance of a 'just peace' and suggested that allies should work on determining a specific format for these talks. Zelensky's comments come amid ongoing tensions and the third year of the conflict with Russia, with recent developments suggesting potential negotiations facilitated by the United States under President Donald Trump's administration.