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Zelensky: U.S. Seeks Peace Talks Amid Russian Attacks

2/7/2026

Summary

Story summary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the United States aims for a peace settlement with Russia by early summer.
He confirmed Ukraine's participation in upcoming trilateral talks in the United States.
Zelensky said unresolved issues remain over Donbas and the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
He noted intensified Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure that have caused widespread blackouts and called for increased U.S. military support to counter the strikes.

History

Historical Context

The Minsk Agreements, initiated in 2014 and reinforced in 2015, aimed to resolve the conflict in Eastern Ukraine following Russia's military interventions and the establishment of separatist republics. Despite initial ceasefire efforts, fighting persisted, resulting in over 13,000 deaths. President Zelensky's recent appeal for U.S. support underscores the ongoing tensions and the failure to fully implement these agreements, highlighting the need for renewed diplomatic efforts.

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Story summary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the United States aims for a peace settlement with Russia by early summer.
He confirmed Ukraine's participation in upcoming trilateral talks in the United States.
Zelensky said unresolved issues remain over Donbas and the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
He noted intensified Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure that have caused widespread blackouts and called for increased U.S. military support to counter the strikes.

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