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Zelensky Offers Peace Talks Amid Intensified Russian Attacks

7/24/2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has extended a hand to Russian leader Vladimir Putin for a potential meeting as peace talks loom in Istanbul. However, the situation remains dire, with Russian forces ramping up assaults on Ukrainian cities, tragically claiming the life of a child and injuring many, while troops have reportedly advanced into the crucial city of Pokrovsk.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has extended a hand to Russian leader Vladimir Putin for a potential meeting as peace talks loom in Istanbul. However, the situation remains dire, with Russian forces ramping up assaults on Ukrainian cities, tragically claiming the life of a child and injuring many, while troops have reportedly advanced into the crucial city of Pokrovsk.