Zelensky proposes freezing front lines as first step to peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a freeze on the front line with Russia on Wednesday as a preliminary move toward ceasefire negotiations.
Call for immediate ceasefire freeze
Zelensky stated that freezing the current front lines is the real way to end the war. He told Fox and Friends that Ukraine must stop fighting right now to reach a peace deal. The President emphasized that any agreement must include Ukraine in the discussions.
Timing of diplomatic meetings
These comments arrived while US envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg. Russia announced it would soon begin shipping diesel to the United States under a deal with Donald Trump. Moscow also said it had freed a US citizen held since the start of the conflict.
2 outlets, different leads
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France 24
Zelensky proposes freezing front with Russia as first step to peace talks
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The Hill
Zelensky says he'd be open to freezing front lines to end Russia war
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