Russia-Ukraine War

Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Ready for Peace But Won’t Cede Territory to Russia

The Ukrainian president calls for a cease-fire before peace negotiations take place, while U.S. President Donald Trump repeats his pledge to finalize a deal.
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Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Ready for Peace But Won’t Cede Territory to Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump (L) greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy outside the West Wing of the White House, in Washington, on Oct. 17, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
Rachel Roberts
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Ukraine is ready for peace talks but is not prepared to withdraw its troops from additional territory first, as Russia has demanded, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Oct. 28.

Plans for a summit in Budapest this month between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin were put on hold after Moscow held firm in its demands, including that Ukraine cede more territory as a condition for a cease-fire.

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