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Zelensky Urges Trilateral Peace Talks Amid Delays

3/17/2026

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Volodymyr Zelensky expressed readiness for trilateral peace talks with the United States and Russia, pending logistics.
He criticized the United States for delaying discussions because of the Iran conflict, warning the delay could deplete Ukraine's air defense.
Zelensky opposed resuming Russian oil transit through Ukraine amid EU sanctions, calling it "blackmail" and noting tensions with Hungary.

History

Historical Context

The Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT I) began in 1969, culminating in the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty signed on May 26, 1972, which limited U.S. and Soviet nuclear arsenals. Today, Volodymyr Zelensky's call for trilateral peace talks with the U.S. and Russia highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions, echoing the Cold War's legacy and impacting Ukraine's defense strategy and regional stability.

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Story summary

Volodymyr Zelensky expressed readiness for trilateral peace talks with the United States and Russia, pending logistics.
He criticized the United States for delaying discussions because of the Iran conflict, warning the delay could deplete Ukraine's air defense.
Zelensky opposed resuming Russian oil transit through Ukraine amid EU sanctions, calling it "blackmail" and noting tensions with Hungary.

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