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Zelensky Says He Is Ready for Compromises, but Moscow Must Also Concede

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is prepared to make compromises in negotiations, while insisting that Russia must also give something up.

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What is happening

In an interview with La Stampa, Zelensky said he wants to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on September 20 and that Ukraine needs new U.S. missiles. He said negotiations should aim for a trilateral format and that Europe should also be present at the talks. He also said he had not heard from Fedorov again.

Why is it on the Radar?

Zelensky’s statements outline Ukraine’s reported conditions for negotiations: reciprocal concessions, U.S. involvement, a trilateral format, and European participation.

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