Ukraine says Geneva talks with Russia, US focused on 'practical issues.' The results of the first day will be reported to President Volodymyr Zelensky today, National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov said.

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To rousing applause in Munich, Zelenskyy fired back. "We are ready to give Russia a ceasefire if they hold free elections too." A pointed reminder of who started this war and who has zero democratic accountability. 6X

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On the "free economic zone" proposal for disputed territory, Zelenskyy showed flexibility. "We can't just run away. But we are ready to speak about this." He called it potentially important for post-war reconstruction compromises. 5/

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White House is pressing — “hold presidential elections and a referendum on any peace deal by May 15 or risk losing US security guarantees entirely.” That's the ultimatum hanging over Zelenskyy in Munich. 3/

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Any peace deal would likely require Ukraine to cede the entire Donbas to Russia, including territory Moscow doesn't currently occupy. Zelenskyy hasn't agreed. There are 200,000 Ukrainians still living in contested areas. 4/

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Washington wants elections and a peace deal by mid-May, with security guarantees contingent on the broader settlement. Kyiv insists security guarantees must come before any peace deal is signed. 2/

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