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Zelensky proposes freezing front with Russia as first step to peace talks

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday called for the front line in Russia's war against to Ukraine to be frozen along current lines as a first step toward peace talks. His comments came as US special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russia's President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg.

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Ukraine peace talks push involving US, Russia and Ukraine

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In this event Europe Today: Ukraine peace talks continue in Abu Dhabi after 'constructive' first day Latest coverage Europe to join U.S.-brokered Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, defying Kremlin objections Earlier coverage Zelenskyy says peace talks with Russia, US to restart Earlier coverage Ukraine hit by strikes after Russia agrees to new peace talks Earlier coverage Ukraine and Russia exchange strikes after US envoy visit to the Kremlin Earlier coverage Ukraine, Russia trade strikes after Witkoff talks Earlier coverage Witkoff in Russia for Putin meeting after ‘positive’ talks with Zelenskyy Earlier coverage

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France 24 Published 21 October 2026

Zelensky proposes freezing front with Russia as first step to peace talks

News24 Published 21 October 2026

Ukraine’s Zelensky: freeze the war front as a first step toward peace negotiations

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