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Zelensky Calls for Neutral Talks; Russia Demands Trump Terms

6/5/2026

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Zelensky Urges Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky published a letter urging Vladimir Putin to meet in a neutral country and restart peace negotiations.
President Vladimir Putin said Russia will compromise on Ukraine if Kyiv accepts terms discussed with President Donald Trump, rejecting mediators.
Ukraine announced it will exchange prisoners of war and return civilians and children for ceasefire.
Zelensky’s letter cited 30,000 Russian deaths in May and warned war deepens hardship for citizens.

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Putin touts missile

President Vladimir Putin highlighted Russian patriotism and said the Oreshnik hypersonic missile has only been test-fired, pending combat decisions.
According to President Vladimir Putin, Russia can win militarily yet will settle conflict through compromises with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said U.S. focus on Iran stalls peace talks.
Envoy Kirill Dmitriev said talks with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and oil-waiver stabilize markets.

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Zelensky Urges Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky published a letter urging Vladimir Putin to meet in a neutral country and restart peace negotiations.
President Vladimir Putin said Russia will compromise on Ukraine if Kyiv accepts terms discussed with President Donald Trump, rejecting mediators.
Ukraine announced it will exchange prisoners of war and return civilians and children for ceasefire.
Zelensky’s letter cited 30,000 Russian deaths in May and warned war deepens hardship for citizens.

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