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Stalemate in U.S.-Mediated Talks: Ukraine Rejects Territorial Concessions

2/21/2026

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Zelenskyy Rejects Concessions

Negotiators from Russia and Ukraine held U.S.-mediated talks in Geneva, with little progress and over one million casualties.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president, says sovereignty and territorial integrity are non-negotiable.
Russia demands formal recognition of control over eastern Ukraine, which Zelenskyy rejects.
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested Ukraine might concede territory for peace.
Zelenskyy and European leaders oppose that idea.

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Kenyans Misled Abroad

A Kenyan intelligence report finds 1,000 Kenyans were misled into fighting for Russia in Ukraine with false job promises.
Kimani Ichung’wah (Parliamentary leader) presented the findings, noting 89 Kenyans on the front lines, 39 hospitalized, 28 missing.
The Russian Embassy in Nairobi denied involvement, stating it does not prevent foreign citizens from enlisting voluntarily.
The European Union criticized Russia for lacking genuine engagement in peace talks amid ongoing Ukrainian attacks.

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Zelenskyy Rejects Concessions

Negotiators from Russia and Ukraine held U.S.-mediated talks in Geneva, with little progress and over one million casualties.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's president, says sovereignty and territorial integrity are non-negotiable.
Russia demands formal recognition of control over eastern Ukraine, which Zelenskyy rejects.
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested Ukraine might concede territory for peace.
Zelenskyy and European leaders oppose that idea.

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