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Zelensky says he had "very good" Christmas Day call with U.S. envoys on ending war

Zelensky says he had "very good" Christmas Day call with U.S. envoys on ending war

Summary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff on Christmas Day about ways to end the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. They discussed new ideas and possibilities for peace, although Ukraine has rejected parts of the U.S. peace plan that involve significant territorial changes.

Key Facts

  • Ukrainian President Zelensky talked to Trump advisers Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff about ending the Russia-Ukraine war.
  • The conversation took place on Christmas Day.
  • They explored new ideas regarding peace formats and timings.
  • Ukraine's negotiator, Rustem Umerov, participated in the call and will continue talks with the U.S.
  • Ukraine disagrees with sections of the U.S. peace plan that suggest major territorial losses.
  • Zelensky expressed appreciation for the constructive approach of Kushner and Witkoff.
  • Russian officials commented on seeing slow progress in U.S. peace talks.
  • There are disagreements between Ukraine and the U.S. over territorial issues.
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