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January 23, 00:34
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has voiced a condition for starting negotiations with Russia to resolve the conflict. His words are reported by the publication "Strana.ua". According to him, in order to start peace talks, Russia must return to the borders that were in effect in 2022.
Zelensky named the condition for negotiations with Russia
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He believes that this would be a fair basis for dialogue. Zelensky also stated the need for the presence of American troops in Ukraine as part of peacekeeping forces, emphasizing that all peacekeeping formations stationed in the country should include US troops . In addition, the Ukrainian president admitted that the US and European allies could decide the fate of Ukraine without its participation.
The day before, US President Donald Trump said that Zelensky was ready to make a deal to resolve the conflict with Russia. According to the head of the White House, he will understand the possible timeframe for resolving the situation only after talking with Russian leader Vladimir Putin .