Zelensky Warns Russia’s Ceasefire Refusal ‘Complicates’ Talks Ahead of Trump Meeting

David Gilmour Aug 17th, 2025, 6:59 am

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia’s rejection of an immediate ceasefire “complicates the situation” as President Donald Trump and European leaders pivoted to align with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s demand for a comprehensive peace agreement in Ukraine.

Kyiv and its allies pushed for a ceasefire as the first step toward ending the war, but after talks in Alaska, Trump abruptly abandoned that position.

The president posted on Truth Social: “It was determined by all that the best way to end the horrific war between Russia and Ukraine is to go directly to a Peace Agreement, which would end the war

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