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Zelensky outlines Ukraine’s conditions for lasting peace, calling for a powerful army backed by at least 10 years of international funding, firm US and European security guarantees, and a ceasefire before broader negotiations. He also warns of delayed Patriot deliveries and persistent Starlink restrictions while proposing trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi.

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kyivindependent.com | 9 hrs. 47 min. ago

Trilateral peace talks with Russia, US negotiators to begin in November, Zelensky says

#peace #peace talks #Putin #Russia #Trump #Zelensky

The peace discussions will begin at the technical level with negotiation teams, Zelensky said. If those efforts prove productive, then meetings between Zelensky, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and U.S. President Donald Trump will be held.

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kyivpost.com | 13 hrs. 57 min. ago

Witkoff Meets Putin: the Upshot?

#allies #peace #peace deal #Putin #security guarantees #Steve Witkoff #surrender #Trump #Ukraine #Witkoff

European and international media criticize Donald Trump’s Ukraine mediation efforts, warning that his envoy Steve Witkoff’s praise of Vladimir Putin undermines diplomatic credibility. Commentators argue that Moscow is exploiting US eagerness for a peace deal to buy time, weaken Ukraine and divide Western allies. They stress that Ukraine will resist surrender, while doubts grow over Trump’s motives, security guarantees and prospects for lasting peace.

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kyivpost.com | 15 hrs. 3 min. ago

US Reportedly Proposes Nord Stream Revival in Ukraine Peace Talks

#control #Gas #Nord Stream #peace #peace talks #Russia #sanctions #Ukraine #war

US proposals reportedly include reviving Nord Stream, easing sanctions and expanding business ties with Russia. Ukrainian negotiators fear economic concessions could precede an end to the war, while access to Europe’s gas market remains outside Washington’s control.

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kyivpost.com | 17 hrs. 5 min. ago

US Reportedly Plans to ‘Offer’ Ukraine EU Membership for Dropping NATO Bid

#agreement #NATO #peace #peace proposal #Russia #Ukraine

A US peace proposal reportedly ‘offers’ Ukraine EU membership and investment in exchange for abandoning its NATO bid. The package also envisages economic incentives for Russia. No agreement has been announced, and EU accession would require approval from the bloc’s members.

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kyivpost.com | 1 days ago

Russia Launches Massive Drone Attack on Sumy as Moscow Continues Strikes Despite Peace Talks

#assault #attack #bombardment #Drone #drone attack #Kyiv #massive drone attack #negotiations #peace #peace negotiations #peace talks #Region #residential area #Russia #strike #Sumy

Russian forces launched a massive drone attack on Sumy early Friday, Oct. 23, injuring at least two civilians and damaging residential areas. The assault followed deadly strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions as Moscow signaled readiness for renewed peace negotiations while continuing its bombardment.

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kyivindependent.com | 1 days ago

Finnish PM visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks despite peace push

#Aggression #attack #government #Kyiv #peace #Russia #support #support for Ukraine #Ukraine #war #war of aggression

"The main purpose of the visit is to show Finland's strong support for Ukraine as the war of aggression continues and the country prepares for the winter," the Finnish government said.

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armyinform.com.ua | 1 days ago

“Three Waves of Ballistic Missiles From ‘Humanists’”: Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the attack on Kyiv Russia’s response to U.S. peace initiatives

#attack #Ballistic missile #Kyiv #Missile #missiles #peace #Russia #social media #Zelenskyy

He wrote about the attack on social media on Thursday, 22 October, commenting on the consequences of the aggressor state’s...

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kyivpost.com | 1 days ago

Europe Weighs Naming Envoy to Negotiate With Putin on Ukraine

#Kremlin #peace #peace deal #Putin #Ukraine

European leaders are weighing who should negotiate with Vladimir Putin as fears grow that the US could sideline Europe in a Ukraine peace deal. The Kremlin’s suggestion of former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder has sparked backlash, exposing divisions over who should represent Europe in potential talks.

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smh.com.au | 1 days ago

Ukrainian capital comes under Russian missile fire

#attack #Kyiv #Missile #missile attack #peace #peace talks #Russia

Kyiv has come under a fresh Russian missile attack, just hours after Moscow signalled it was ready to resume peace talks

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kyivpost.com | 1 days ago

Witkoff Reveals US Treasury Working With Putin’s Envoy on Economic Ties

#Diesel #Kirill Dmitriev #negotiations #peace #peace negotiations #Putin #Russia #Ukraine #Witkoff

Witkoff confirmed direct US Treasury talks with Putin envoy Kirill Dmitriev on economic cooperation alongside Ukraine peace negotiations. Putin outlined Russian diesel shipments to the US and offered fertilizer exports.

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