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Zelensky holds US talks as Trump accuses him of not wanting peace

Published October 18, 2026 5:59 pm • Updated October 19, 2026 3:23 am •
Zelensky holds US talks as Trump accuses him of not wanting peace
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Sunday amid tensions after US President Donald Trump accused Kyiv of resisting peace with Russia. The talks came as both sides exchanged attacks on energy infrastructure, while Washington's easing of Russian sanctions raised concerns among European allies.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Sunday amid tensions after US President Donald Trump accused Kyiv of resisting peace with Russia. The talks came as both sides exchanged attacks on energy infrastructure, while Washington's easing of Russian sanctions raised concerns among European allies.

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