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What is Zelenskyy saying about a potential meeting between Trump and Putin?

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Zelenskyy warns Trump that Putin is bluffing about peace and urges that Ukraine must be included in any talks about territorial lines. He insists Ukraine will not cede territory and cautions that concessions to Russia will not stop its aggression.

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy warns President Trump ahead of meeting with Putin

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  • Trump frames his meeting with Putin as a prelude to possible trilateral talks with Ukraine. 5s
  • European leaders urge Trump to push for a ceasefire before addressing territorial issues. 31s
  • Zelenskyy warns Trump that Putin is bluffing and increasing pressure on Ukraine. 43s
  • The meeting in Alaska is the first between Trump and Putin since 2019. 56s
  • Trump threatens severe consequences, including sanctions, if talks with Putin do not succeed. 1m 54s
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy warns President Trump ahead of meeting with Putin
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CBS News
2 hours ago
Ukraine's Zelenskyy warns President Trump ahead of meeting with Putin

Zelenskyy told Trump that Putin is bluffing and trying to apply pressure along the Ukrainian front ahead of the meeting.

What to expect from Trump's face-to-face meeting with Putin
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15 hours ago
What to expect from Trump's face-to-face meeting with Putin

Zelenskyy warned Trump that Putin is bluffing when it comes to making peace with Ukraine.

Trump had 'very good call' with Zelenskyy ahead of Putin meeting
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21 hours ago
Trump had 'very good call' with Zelenskyy ahead of Putin meeting

Zelenskyy made it clear any conversation about the lines of demarcation must involve Ukraine in order to protect their interests.

Trump to attend virtual meeting with Zelenskyy, European leaders
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1 day ago
Trump to attend virtual meeting with Zelenskyy, European leaders

Zelenskyy has said his country will not cede territory that Russia has occupied, pushing back on Trump's suggestions of land swaps.

Trump says both sides in Ukraine war will need to cede territory
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3 days ago
Trump says both sides in Ukraine war will need to cede territory

Zelenskyy warned that any concessions to Russia would not persuade it to stop fighting, noting there were no signs Russia was preparing to end its hostilities.

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