Zelensky in Paris to discuss increasing pressure on Russia as US peace talks stall
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Zelensky meets Macron in Paris to discuss pressuring Russia as US peace talks stall.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Friday to discuss increasing pressure on Russia. The meeting occurs as US-brokered peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have stalled, and the US announced Monday it will waive some sanctions on Russian oil due to the Middle East conflict.
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The meeting occurs as US-brokered peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have stalled.
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