Zelenskyy Calls for ‘Urgent’ Peace Talks With Russia as War Drags On

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seen in a photo provided by the President’s Office, on March 25, 2022. Office of the President of Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday called for “urgent” and “meaningful” peace talks with Russia that would deliver a negotiated end to the war on terms that are “fair” to Ukraine.

In a video address to the nation, Zelenskyy said that, to date, 16,000 Russian servicemen had been killed in the fighting as Ukrainian forces continue to mount staunch resistance.