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Zelensky Hints War Settlement, Pushes Direct Putin Talks at G7

6/9/2026

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Zelensky Seeks Settlement

Zelensky said the talks indicated readiness to move toward a war settlement in the coming weeks.
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Chisinau, Moldova.
European leaders strongly backed a direct Zelensky-Putin meeting and pledged a European role.
He suggested exploring talks at the G7 summit in Evian after thanking the United States.

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Kremlin Denies Call

The Kremlin says there are no plans for a telephone call between President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Mediation on Ukraine is on hold, though discussions continue through existing channels, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
U.S. negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner keep contacts with Russia and Ukraine, Peskov noted.
Russia calls European-led mediation attempts unacceptable, accusing Europe of preferring continued fighting over peace talks.

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Zelensky Seeks Settlement

Zelensky said the talks indicated readiness to move toward a war settlement in the coming weeks.
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Chisinau, Moldova.
European leaders strongly backed a direct Zelensky-Putin meeting and pledged a European role.
He suggested exploring talks at the G7 summit in Evian after thanking the United States.

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