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Zelenskiy Urges Stronger Sanctions Ahead of Peace Talks

2/14/2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed hope for serious U.S.-brokered peace talks in Geneva next week.
He criticized frequent demands for Ukrainian concessions and urged tougher sanctions and weapons supplies from allies.
Zelenskiy said Russia occupies about 20% of Ukraine's territory and called for a more active European role.
The talks will involve a new Russian delegation led by Vladimir Medinsky, amid discussions on sanctions for Russian oil exports.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed hope for serious U.S.-brokered peace talks in Geneva next week.
He criticized frequent demands for Ukrainian concessions and urged tougher sanctions and weapons supplies from allies.
Zelenskiy said Russia occupies about 20% of Ukraine's territory and called for a more active European role.
The talks will involve a new Russian delegation led by Vladimir Medinsky, amid discussions on sanctions for Russian oil exports.