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Zelenskyy Demands Security Guarantees in Geneva Peace Talks

2/17/2026

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Zelenskyy Pursues Peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy leads a delegation to Geneva for United States–brokered peace talks with Russia.
The talks focus on territorial disputes, particularly over the Donbas region, which Russia insists on controlling.
Zelenskyy has insisted on security guarantees before any ceasefire and rejected proposals to cede territory.
NATO announced an additional $500 million in military aid for Ukraine to address ongoing Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure.

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Ukraine's leadership remains firm against unfavorable peace terms, fearing renewed aggression.

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Zelenskyy Pursues Peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy leads a delegation to Geneva for United States–brokered peace talks with Russia.
The talks focus on territorial disputes, particularly over the Donbas region, which Russia insists on controlling.
Zelenskyy has insisted on security guarantees before any ceasefire and rejected proposals to cede territory.
NATO announced an additional $500 million in military aid for Ukraine to address ongoing Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure.

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