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Zelenskyy Calls for Peace Talks Amid Ongoing Drone Strikes

3/17/2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is ready for peace talks contingent on Washington and Moscow.
He criticized the United States for easing sanctions on Russian oil, saying it aids Moscow.
Zelenskyy warned the Iran war could drain Ukraine's air defense resources.
In London, he met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss defense partnerships, focusing on drones.
Russia continued drone assaults, with strikes causing casualties in Ukrainian regions.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is ready for peace talks contingent on Washington and Moscow.
He criticized the United States for easing sanctions on Russian oil, saying it aids Moscow.
Zelenskyy warned the Iran war could drain Ukraine's air defense resources.
In London, he met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss defense partnerships, focusing on drones.
Russia continued drone assaults, with strikes causing casualties in Ukrainian regions.