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Zelenskyy Urges U.S. Mediation as Usyk Challenges Trump

6/8/2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the U.S. to mediate a ceasefire with Russia, condemning Putin's ambitions for Ukraine's complete downfall. He stressed the urgency for robust U.S. sanctions. In a bold gesture, boxer Oleksandr Usyk challenged Trump to experience the harsh realities of war in Ukraine for a week.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the U.S. to mediate a ceasefire with Russia, condemning Putin's ambitions for Ukraine's complete downfall. He stressed the urgency for robust U.S. sanctions. In a bold gesture, boxer Oleksandr Usyk challenged Trump to experience the harsh realities of war in Ukraine for a week.