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Zelensky meets with Vance, but doesn't expect immediate Ukraine peace plan with Russia

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday his nation is not expecting an immediate peace deal with Russia nearly three years after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of his country.

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  1. Ukraine: Zelenskyy plans to meet Trump officials in Germany – DW

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  1. Voice of America

    Zelenskyy hints at ‘intensive’ talks with Trump as US, Ukraine discuss peace deal (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Trump said he’s likely to meet with Zelenskyy next week

  2. Deutsche Welle

    Ukraine: Zelenskyy plans to meet Trump officials in Germany – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The US vice president and secretary of state are both heading to the Munich Security Conference later this week. Meanwhile, Trump has floated a deal exchanging Ukrainian rare earths for US aid.

  3. The Guardian

    Ukraine ‘may be Russian someday’, Trump says ahead of Zelenskyy meeting with Vance (opens The Guardian)

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    US president also says he wants a return on US aid given to Ukraine such as rare minerals, in interview with Fox News

  4. Fox News

    JD Vance, Treasury Sec Scott Bessent to meet with Zelenskyy as Trump team sets sights on Russia-Ukraine war (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Vice President JD Vance and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday at the Munich Security Conference.

  5. The New Republic

    Trump Makes Shocking Statement Ahead of Vance-Zelenskiy Meeting (opens The New Republic)

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    Hours before JD Vance was set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Donald Trump revealed his true thoughts on Ukraine.

  6. The Guardian

    Zelenskyy tells Vance Ukraine needs ‘security guarantees’ before any Putin talks (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Ukrainian leader appears reassured after Munich bilateral, having feared he could be bounced into peace negotiations

  7. CBS News

    In meeting with Vance, Zelenskyy says Ukraine needs (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    In Munich, Vice President JD Vance met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.

  8. ABC 13 Houston

    Zelenskyy to Vance: Ukraine wants 'security guarantees' as Trump seeks to end Ukraine-Russia war (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin after a common plan is negotiated with President Trump.

  9. Anchorage Daily News

    Zelenskyy says Ukraine wants ‘security guarantees’ as Trump seeks to end Ukraine-Russia war (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    The meeting between Vice President JD Vance and Zelenskyy produced no major announcements detailing the way out of the deadliest war in Europe since World War II.

  10. Winchester Star

    The Latest: Vance will meet Zelenskyy as Europe is rocked by Trump’s US-Russia talks on Ukraine (opens Winchester Star)

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    Winchester Star's feed description

    Vice President JD Vance is appearing at the Munich Security Conference amid intense concern and uncertainty over the Trump administration’s foreign policy. He

  11. WHDH Boston

    Zelenskyy says he will only agree to meet with Putin after common plan with Trump is negotiated - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    MUNICH (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will only agree to meet in-person with Russian leader Vladimir Putin after a common plan is

  12. The Boston Globe

    Vance will meet Zelensky amid concerns about Trump-Putin talks to end the war in Ukraine (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The future of Ukraine will be the top item on the agenda following a phone call between President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin this week, when they pledged to work together to end the three-year-old Russia-Ukraine conflict.

  13. New York Post

    JD Vance chats with Zelensky about achieving ‘durable’ peace between Ukraine, Russia (opens New York Post)

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    Vice President JD Vance said he had a productive talk Friday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about achieving "durable" peace between Ukraine and Russia -- but didn't tip his hand about the terms being discussed after hinting at economic and military "tools of leverage."

  14. CBS News

    Vance to meet Ukraine (opens CBS News)

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    Vance is to meet with Zelenskyy amid concerns over U.S.-Russia talks to end the war in Ukraine.

  15. WHDH Boston

    Zelenskyy to Vance: Ukraine wants ‘security guarantees’ as Trump seeks to end Ukraine-Russia war - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    MUNICH (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday during a meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance that his country wants “security guarantees” before

  16. UPI

    Zelensky meets with Vance, but doesn't expect immediate Ukraine peace plan with Russia (opens UPI)

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    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday his nation is not expecting an immediate peace deal with Russia nearly three years after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of his country.

  17. WMUR

    Zelenskyy seeks security guarantees (opens WMUR)

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    Shortly before sitting down with Vice President Vance, President Zelenskyy said he will only agree to meet in-person with Russian leader Vladimir Putin after a common plan is negotiated with President Trump.

  18. Latin Times

    Zelensky Says Ukraine Wants 'Security Guarantees' Before Engaging in Talks About Ending War (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    While meeting with Vice President JD Vance, Zelensky reiterated his desire to only meet in-person with Vladimir Putin after a common plan is negotiated with President Trump

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