The concession from Ukraine that it has lost ground for the first time in the region comes as momentum towards a possible peace deal has stalled. "Now, this week there will be contacts with Turkey, contacts with the Gulf States and with European states which could host talks with the Russians," Mr Zelensky said in his nightly video address. In his comments, Mr Zelensky also said that moving ahead with talks depended on coordination with Ukraine's partners, primarily the United States, in ensuring that sufficient pressure was exerted on Russia.
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Published at: 2025-08-26 21:30:52
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