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Zelensky Warns U.S. of Russia's Strategic Trap in Peace Talks

3/30/2026

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Zelensky Warns U.S.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said there is no evidence of Moscow's genuine intent to end the war.
He noted ongoing challenges in U.S.-mediated negotiations that have failed to resolve issues over territory and security guarantees.
Zelensky described Russia's maximalist demands and a lack of meaningful progress in the talks.
Zelensky warned that the United States may be falling into a strategic trap set by Russia.

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Zelensky Urges Peace Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said March 30 that United States–mediated peace talks with Russia are postponed but not at a dead end, and he urged a trilateral meeting.
Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's Presidential Office, said Ukraine aims for a significant prisoner exchange with Russia around Easter, following two rounds that returned 500 Ukrainian soldiers.
The situation remains fluid as Ukraine awaits developments from the United States and Russia.

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Zelensky Warns U.S.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said there is no evidence of Moscow's genuine intent to end the war.
He noted ongoing challenges in U.S.-mediated negotiations that have failed to resolve issues over territory and security guarantees.
Zelensky described Russia's maximalist demands and a lack of meaningful progress in the talks.
Zelensky warned that the United States may be falling into a strategic trap set by Russia.

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