Ukraine wants a Zelenskyy-Putin summit to jolt stalled US-led peace efforts - AP News
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Ukraine seeks a summit between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin to revive stalled peace efforts.
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Ukraine is seeking a direct summit between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin to revitalize stalled peace efforts. This initiative aims to inject new momentum into the diplomatic process, which has seen limited progress despite previous US-led attempts to broker a resolution. The proposed meeting underscores Ukraine's desire to find a path forward amid the ongoing conflict and the diplomatic impasse. Such a high-level summit could signal a shift in strategic approaches to de-escalation or negotiations. The move highlights the persistent challenges in achieving a lasting peace agreement in the region.
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