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Zelenskyy Rejects Russia's Ceasefire; Calls for Direct Talks

6/5/2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy firmly rejected Russia's ceasefire proposal, viewing it as an ultimatum, and called for direct negotiations with Vladimir Putin. In response, Putin accused Ukraine of seeking a truce to regroup militarily. Recent peace talks in Istanbul ended in stalemate, with both nations persisting in military actions and clashing over unacceptable demands.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy firmly rejected Russia's ceasefire proposal, viewing it as an ultimatum, and called for direct negotiations with Vladimir Putin. In response, Putin accused Ukraine of seeking a truce to regroup militarily. Recent peace talks in Istanbul ended in stalemate, with both nations persisting in military actions and clashing over unacceptable demands.