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Trump Sets June Deadline for Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks

2/7/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump set a June deadline for Ukraine and Russia to reach a peace agreement.
The United States proposed trilateral talks in Miami, and Ukraine will attend.
Russia continues strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, launching over 400 drones and 40 missiles.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for real diplomacy from Russia.
The Donbas remains a core dispute as both sides hold firm on demands.

History

Historical Context

The Minsk Agreements, initiated in 2014 and reinforced in 2015, sought to resolve the conflict in Eastern Ukraine following Russia's military interventions. Despite initial reductions in hostilities, ongoing violations and military escalations, including Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, have rendered these agreements ineffective. The persistent discord over the Donbas region underscores the complexities of achieving lasting peace in Ukraine.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump set a June deadline for Ukraine and Russia to reach a peace agreement.
The United States proposed trilateral talks in Miami, and Ukraine will attend.
Russia continues strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, launching over 400 drones and 40 missiles.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for real diplomacy from Russia.
The Donbas remains a core dispute as both sides hold firm on demands.

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