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Zelensky Proposes U.S. Mediation Window for Ukraine Talks

8/28/2026

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Kyrylo Budanov said September talks with Russia could include U.S. representatives.
Ukraine is working to revive negotiations and expects developments next month.
Budanov noted the U.S.-led peace process stalled after Kyiv rejected Russian territorial demands.
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a mediation window for the United States until the end of next summer.
Zelensky said Ukraine drafted a one-page proposal with U.S. and European officials to submit to Moscow.

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Kyrylo Budanov said September talks with Russia could include U.S. representatives.
Ukraine is working to revive negotiations and expects developments next month.
Budanov noted the U.S.-led peace process stalled after Kyiv rejected Russian territorial demands.
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a mediation window for the United States until the end of next summer.
Zelensky said Ukraine drafted a one-page proposal with U.S. and European officials to submit to Moscow.