Zelensky ready to negotiate as Trump holds Russia sanctions — SkimNews
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- Zelensky on Saturday expressed openness to engaging in U.S.-led negotiations to end the yearslong Russia-Ukraine war
- Trump placed a hold on Russian sanctions days before they were set to go into effect, easing pressure on Moscow at the negotiating window
- Zelensky affirmed that "The American negotiating track will continue," signaling Kyiv's willingness to stay at the table
- The stated goal of the talks is ending the yearslong Russia-Ukraine war, with the U.S. positioned as the lead mediator
Why it matters: Zelensky's public readiness, paired with Trump's freeze on sanctions days before they were due to bite, shows a coordinated diplomatic opening: Kyiv is moving to be seen as a willing partner to U.S.-led talks while the U.S. holds leverage in reserve rather than deploying it.
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