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Russia Demands Terms; Ukraine Insists on Sovereignty

4/28/2025

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has laid out conditions for peace talks with Ukraine, demanding a NATO ban and acknowledgment of annexed regions. Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy firmly asserts that any negotiations must honor Ukraine's sovereignty. As the US steps in to mediate, tensions persist, with Zelenskyy accusing Russia of using ceasefire offers to delay progress.

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has laid out conditions for peace talks with Ukraine, demanding a NATO ban and acknowledgment of annexed regions. Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy firmly asserts that any negotiations must honor Ukraine's sovereignty. As the US steps in to mediate, tensions persist, with Zelenskyy accusing Russia of using ceasefire offers to delay progress.