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Zelenskyy Seeks Peace Talks Amid Fighter Jet Controversy

11/19/2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans a Turkey visit to discuss peace negotiations with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Despite the absence of Russian representatives, the Kremlin remains open to discussions.
Zelenskyy is pushing for renewed prisoner-of-war exchanges.
An accord with France will provide Ukraine with up to 100 fighter jets, drawing Kremlin criticism for escalating tensions.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans a Turkey visit to discuss peace negotiations with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Despite the absence of Russian representatives, the Kremlin remains open to discussions.
Zelenskyy is pushing for renewed prisoner-of-war exchanges.
An accord with France will provide Ukraine with up to 100 fighter jets, drawing Kremlin criticism for escalating tensions.