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Are Putin and Zelenskyy going to meet?

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A meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy is not imminent. Zelenskyy is discussing potential talks with international allies, but Russia states that significant preparatory work is still needed. Locations for a possible summit are being considered, but no agreement has been reached.

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Zelenskiy say he will meet with U.S., others on potential Putin talks

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  • Zelensky plans to meet with U.S. and international officials to discuss a possible meeting with Putin.
  • Vice President J.D. Vance noted Moscow has not fulfilled all commitments but has recognized Ukraine's territorial integrity. 14s
  • Zelensky made his remarks at a joint press conference with Norway's prime minister. 1m 26s
  • U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg was in Kyiv to show support and discuss preparations. 1m 29s
  • Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said a Zelensky-Putin meeting is possible but requires more groundwork at ministerial levels. 1m 52s
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Zelenskiy say he will meet with U.S., others on potential Putin talks
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CBS News
8 hours ago
Zelenskiy say he will meet with U.S., others on potential Putin talks

Zelenskyy plans to meet with U.S. and other officials to discuss a potential meeting with Putin, but Russia says a direct meeting is not imminent.

Zelenskiy say he will meet with U.S., others on potential Putin talks
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CBS News
8 hours ago
Zelenskiy say he will meet with U.S., others on potential Putin talks

Zelenskyy will meet with U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg and others in preparation for a possible meeting with Putin, but Russia insists more groundwork is required.

Ukraine seeks at least $1 billion monthly for U.S. arms purchases
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Reuters
11 hours ago
Ukraine seeks at least $1 billion monthly for U.S. arms purchases

Zelenskyy said he would meet with U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg to discuss preparations for a possible future meeting with Putin.

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CBC News
2 days ago
Putin’s not interested in peace talks, Zelenskyy says

Proposals for a summit have not led to any agreement, as Russian officials cite reasons talks cannot proceed.

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France 24
3 days ago
Hopes dim for Putin-Zelensky peace summit

Zelenskyy says Russia is trying to avoid a meeting and does not want to end the war.

Hopes dim for Putin-Zelensky peace summit
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France 24
3 days ago
Hopes dim for Putin-Zelensky peace summit

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says there will be no Putin-Zelenskyy meeting because a presidential agenda has not been set.

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