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Zelensky agrees to talk with Russia, but rejects Belarus as the meeting place

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Newest development Mar 3, 2022 · 2 reportsUkraine’s Zelenskyy calls on Vladimir Putin to sit down for talks

A battle is underway for control of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. The US has warned Russia is seeking to encircle the city, and a Ukrainian official said it has been hit by missiles. Follow here for live news updates from the ground in Ukraine.

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  1. Zelensky says he has 'to talk with Putin' to end war

    Headline from The Hill ·

  2. A plea to the free world, US and Israel: Tell Putin that Zelensky must not be harmed

    Headline from The Times of Israel ·

  3. Names this update

    Zelensky agrees to talk with Russia, but rejects Belarus as the meeting place

    Headline from CNN ·

  4. Putin Puts Nuke Forces on Higher Alert; Zelensky Agrees to Peace Talks

    Headline from Government Executive ·

  5. Newest

    Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls on Vladimir Putin to sit down for talks

    Headline from Al Jazeera ·

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  1. Axios

    Ukrainian President Zelensky says Putin has ordered invasion as country prepares for war (opens Axios)

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    Axios's feed description

    Zelensky revealed that he had tried to call Putin but been met with "silence."

  2. The Hill

    Zelensky pleads for peace with Russia in televised address (opens The Hill)

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    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pleaded to avoid all-out war with Russia in an address from Kyiv after midnight Thursday,

  3. The Times of Israel

    A plea to the free world, US and Israel: Tell Putin that Zelensky must not be harmed (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Ukraine's president fears he is Russia's 'number one target' and his wife and children are number two. Our pledged support for Ukraine must include demanding his safety

  4. Talking Points Memo

    Zelensky Vows To Stay In Kyiv As Russia Presses Advance (opens Talking Points Memo)

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    Talking Points Memo's feed description

    The second day of Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine saw Ukrainian forces continue to fight across the country. President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday morning that he would stay in Kyiv with…

  5. The Times of Israel

    PM talks with Ukraine’s Zelensky, again refrains from condemning Russia in statement (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Bennett offers humanitarian aid as Russian army reaches capital Kyiv; Ukrainian president reportedly initiated call

  6. Townhall

    Reported Talks of Ceasefire Can't Come Soon Enough, As Zelensky Warns Russia Will Storm Kyiv (opens Townhall)

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    Reuters is reporting that Sergii Nykyforov, the spokesperson for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, has indicated Ukraine and Russia are discussing a time and place for a potential ceasefire. "Ukraine was and

  7. CNN

    Zelensky agrees to talk with Russia, but rejects Belarus as the meeting place (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    A battle is underway for control of Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. The US has warned Russia is seeking to encircle the city, and a Ukrainian official said it has been hit by missiles. Follow here for live news updates from the ground in Ukraine.

  8. Insider

    Ukraine has agreed to hold talks with Russia, President Zelensky's office says (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed that a delegation would meet with Russians near the Pripyat River.

  9. NBC News

    Russia-Ukraine conflict live updates: Ukraine holds Kyiv invasion, Zelenskyy resists Putin (opens NBC News)

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    “We won’t put down our weapons,” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told his people in a video message from the streets of the capital posted early Saturday.

  10. Washington Examiner

    Ukrainian delegation agrees to meet with Russia as Putin's forces try to take Kyiv (opens Washington Examiner)

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    A Ukrainian delegation will meet with Russian officials near the Belarusian border, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's office confirmed Sunday without providing additional details. The announcement comes one day after Zelensky rejected an offer to hold talks in Belarus, saying the country is…

  11. The Week

  12. Axios

    Zelensky: Ukraine to meet with Russia for peace talks (opens Axios)

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    The agreement to meet came after Zelensky spoke with Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko.

  13. The Daily Caller

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Agrees To Peace Talks With Russia (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to a meeting between a Ukrainian and Russian delegation for peace talks Sunday.

  14. The Times of Israel

    Ukrainians agree to meet for talks with Russia on Belarus border (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Move comes after Ukrainian leader Zelensky initially rejected Belarus as meeting location and proposed Israel as a neutral broker, and as Putin orders nuclear forces on high alert

  15. Government Executive

    Putin Puts Nuke Forces on Higher Alert; Zelensky Agrees to Peace Talks (opens Government Executive)

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    Ukrainian leader to meet Russian negotiators at Belarusan border as invasion enters 5th day.

  16. CNN

    French President Macron spoke to Putin and Zelensky separately (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    The two sides agree to meet at the Belarus border Monday, Ukrainian President Zelensky's office says, as Russian President Putin put nuclear forces on alert. Follow here for live news updates from the ground in Ukraine.

  17. Washington Examiner

    Tired Zelensky says peace talks with Russia 'waste of time' unless fighting stops (opens Washington Examiner)

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    A diplomatic solution to the Russian invasion of Ukraine depends on Russia's willingness to stop fighting, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

  18. Insider

    President Zelensky says talks between Russia and Ukraine may be a waste of time while Moscow continues to attack Ukraine (opens Insider)

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    "It's important to stop bombing people and then we can move on and sit at the negotiation table," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

  19. Al Jazeera

    Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls on Vladimir Putin to sit down for talks (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Ukrainian president emphasises need for negotiations as Russian forces intensify attacks across the country.

  20. Deutsche Welle

    Ukraine's Zelenskyy asks Putin for direct talks — live updates | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is willing to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin personally for talks. Meanwhile, the US and UK unveiled new sanctions on Russian oligarchs. DW has the latest.

  21. The Hill

    Zelensky says he has 'to talk with Putin' to end war (opens The Hill)

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    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said he has to talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine.

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