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Washington's envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Saint Petersburg early Wednesday (October 21, 2026) to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin following what U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as "positive" talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine.

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Earlier, the Kremlin said Putin has agreed to resume US-mediated peace talks with Ukraine as soon as next month.

11 of 18 outletsfirst reported 21 Octwording from The Straits Times

During their three-hour meeting, Witkoff praised Putin for granting Trump’s request to free Hubbard, a retired English teacher in his 70s who had always denied the charges he was a “mercenary” fighting for Ukraine.

6 of 18 outletsfirst reported 21 Octwording from National Post

US President Donald Trump has expressed increasing frustration with Zelenskyy in recent weeks and has suggested that someone else should negotiate on Kyiv’s behalf.

4 of 18 outletsfirst reported 21 Octwording from Al Jazeera

Ushakov said the proposed new round of talks should focus on "building a security system for Russia and Ukraine after the end of the conflict."

4 of 18 outletsfirst reported 21 Octwording from The Straits Times

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The Straits Times25 Oct

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on October 25 that a trilateral meeting between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia will occur in November to restart peace negotiations. This announcement follows meetings orchestrated by US envoy Steve Witkoff with both Ukrainian and Russian leaders earlier this month. The proposed talks aim to address territorial issues at the leadership level while leaving…

Zelensky says trilateral US-Ukraine-Russia meeting to take place in November →5 articles from The Straits Times on this story
The Independent22 Oct

US special envoy Steve Witkoff sparked controversy after referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin as a "humanitarian" following the release of American citizen Stephen Hubbard, who had been detained in Russia for over four years. Republican Senator Thom Tillis criticized this description on X, questioning its accuracy. Meanwhile, Russian missiles struck several parts of Kyiv overnight, injuring six people and…

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump’s envoy sparks outrage by calling Putin ‘humanitarian’ as missiles pound Kyiv →4 articles from The Independent on this story
New York Post21 Oct

A negotiator named Steve Witkoff recently praised Vladimir Putin as a humanitarian, but the article counters this by highlighting Putin’s harmful actions and policies. It mentions Putin's role in the deaths of political opponents like Sergei Yushenkov and Alexander Litvinenko, his involvement in Russia’s war with Ukraine resulting in over 450,000 Russian casualties and significant civilian suffering in Ukraine, and…

Vladimir Putin, the great humanitarian of our time? All the reasons he’s anything but →3 articles from New York Post on this story
The Guardian21 Oct

Andrew Roth writes an opinion piece for The Guardian criticizing the Trump administration's approach to Russia during the Ukraine conflict. Steve Witkoff, a real-estate mogul and friend of President Trump, met with Russian president Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war by aligning with Russia against Ukraine. During their meeting, Witkoff referred to Putin as a humanitarian despite Russia’s ongoing invasion in…

‘You are a humanitarian also, sir’: the US feeds Putin with lies as Ukraine’s children take cover and die | Andrew Roth →2 articles from The Guardian on this story
Fox News22 Oct

The Washington Post reports on the delay in delivering Patriot missile interceptors from the U.S. to Ukraine, despite Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities. President Donald Trump aims for an end to the war but criticizes a deal that benefits Russia over Ukraine. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denies political motives behind the delays, citing limited supplies as the reason. The article questions whether Washington is…

Trump is trying ‘The Art of the Deal’ in Ukraine but what must Putin give up? →2 articles from Fox News on this story
Al Jazeera21 Oct

Steve Witkoff, the US Special Envoy, has traveled to St Petersburg for meetings with Russian officials following talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Norway that were described as "positive" by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Scheduled to meet with Putin on Wednesday, Witkoff aims to advance peace efforts amid ongoing tensions over Ukraine's war, including accusations from Zelenskyy about slowed…

Witkoff in Russia for Putin meeting after ‘positive’ talks with Zelenskyy →
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The Hindu21 Oct

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff traveled to Saint Petersburg on October 21, 2026, to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin following "positive" talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Oslo the day before. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described these meetings as part of efforts to ease tensions between Washington and Kyiv over Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia. The visit includes discussions about…

U.S. envoy to meet Putin after 'positive' talks with Zelenskyy →
Deutsche Welle21 Oct

US special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg following positive talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Norway. The meeting aims to advance peace efforts in Ukraine but Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed skepticism about immediate progress, stating Moscow is willing to listen but does not expect miracles. Witkoff plans to return to Oslo for…

US envoy to meet Putin after 'positive' talks with Zelenskyy →
Semafor21 Oct

US envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin, though officials downplayed expectations for immediate progress toward ending the war in Ukraine. Prior to this meeting, Witkoff had discussions deemed constructive with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders. Meanwhile, there is pressure on Ukraine from Washington, as President Donald Trump has urged Zelenskyy to negotiate…

US envoy Steve Witkoff holds talks with Putin →
Global News21 Oct

Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed in principle to resume three-way talks with Ukraine and Washington next month to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Kremlin official Yuri Ushakov announced this decision following a meeting between Putin and Steve Witkoff, an envoy from the United States, in St. Petersburg. The discussions will focus on establishing a security framework for both Russia and Ukraine…

Putin to resume three-way talks with Ukraine, Washington: Kremlin →
BBC21 Oct

Vladimir Putin's top aide Yuriy Ushakov announced that Russia is ready to resume talks with the US and Ukraine to end the ongoing conflict, which began in February 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine. This statement comes after a meeting between Ushakov and Steve Witkoff, a special envoy of US President Donald Trump, in St Petersburg. Kyiv has been urging Moscow for an immediate resumption of trilateral discussions…

Russia ready to resume talks with Ukraine and US to end war →
ABC News (AU)21 Oct

Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to resume peace talks with Ukraine and the United States as early as November. This agreement follows meetings between Putin and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg, where they discussed the possibility of three-way negotiations aimed at ending the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed support for these talks but emphasized that only a leaders'…

Putin agrees to resume three-way peace talks with Ukraine and US →
NBC News22 Oct

President Donald Trump is taking steps that may improve Russia's position and rehabilitate President Vladimir Putin’s image internationally to encourage Putin to negotiate an end to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Trump’s approach includes praising Putin as a humanitarian despite criticism from Republican lawmakers who view him negatively. This diplomatic strategy, which involves personal relations rather than…

Trump hopes to flatter Putin into negotiating on Ukraine, experts say →
National Post22 Oct

Russia expressed readiness for renewed peace talks with Ukraine and the United States after a U.S. envoy, Steve Witkoff, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg. The Kremlin stated it was open to resuming trilateral discussions in mid-November but remained skeptical about the prospects of substantive progress. During the meeting, Putin agreed to release an American citizen, Stephen Hubbard, at…

Russia ready ‘in principle’ to resume peace talks with Ukraine and U.S., but doubtful of progress: official →
Evening Standard22 Oct

Steve Witkoff, a US special envoy, described Vladimir Putin as "humanitarian" during his meeting with the Russian leader this week. When asked if the UK agreed with this characterization, UK officials firmly rejected it, emphasizing that they view Putin as responsible for illegal actions against Ukraine and attempted assassinations on British soil. The UK’s stance highlights their strong support for Volodymyr…

UK rejects Trump negotiator’s description of Vladimir Putin as ‘humanitarian’ →
Washington Examiner22 Oct

This week, new peace talks involving U.S., Russia, and Ukraine did not yield much hope for ending the conflict soon. Ukraine seeks assurances of future defense backed by direct military aid from Western nations. Meanwhile, Putin aims to eventually bring Ukraine under Russian influence; strong international commitments could thwart this ambition, but weak ones might embolden Russia to resume hostilities later.

Russia cannot be allowed to win in Ukraine →
Daily Mail23 Oct

Russia has agreed to resume trilateral peace talks with the US and Ukraine, set to take place in November in the United Arab Emirates, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. This decision comes after meetings this week between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, as well as earlier discussions involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders in Oslo…

Russia announces trilateral peace talks with US and Ukraine to be held in November →
Los Angeles Times26 Oct

President Trump is attempting to encourage Russian leader Vladimir Putin to negotiate by easing sanctions on Russia despite its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. This approach contrasts sharply with traditional U.S. foreign policy principles that support victims of foreign military invasions. Instead, Trump appears to favor Russia's interests, criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and expressing admiration…

News Analysis: Trump says he's trying to entice Russia to negotiate. It doesn't appear to be working →

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump’s envoy sparks outrage by calling Putin ‘humanitarian’ as missiles pound Kyiv The Independent

How it changed

  1. 21 Oct

    Washington's envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Saint Petersburg early Wednesday (October 21, 2026) to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin following what U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as "positive" talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine.

    13 outlets · The Hindu
  2. 22 Oct

    U.S. President Donald Trump said it was “the closest we’ve been” to ending the war while his envoy Steve Witkoff praised Putin as a “humanitarian” for freeing U.S. citizen Stephen Hubbard.

    2 outlets · National Post
  3. 23 Oct

    Thanking the Russian president, Witkoff said: 'I want to thank you for your decision to remove export controls on diesel oil from Russia and to sell not just to the United States but also to the world at large.

    2 outlets · Daily Mail
  4. 25 Oct

    On Oct 23, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that a trilateral meeting was planned to take place in the United Arab Emirates in November.

    2 outlets · The Straits Times

Coverage 29 articles

  • 26 Oct News Analysis: Trump says he's trying to entice Russia to negotiate. It doesn't appear to be workingPresident Trump is attempting to encourage Russian leader Vladimir Putin to negotiate by easing sanctions on Russia despite its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. This approach contrasts sharply with traditional U.S. foreign policy principles that support victims of foreign military invasions. Instead, Trump appears to favor Russia's interests, criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and expressing admiration…Los Angeles Times
  • 25 Oct Zelensky says trilateral US-Ukraine-Russia meeting to take place in NovemberUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on October 25 that a trilateral meeting between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia will occur in November to restart peace negotiations. This announcement follows meetings orchestrated by US envoy Steve Witkoff with both Ukrainian and Russian leaders earlier this month. The proposed talks aim to address territorial issues at the leadership level while leaving…The Straits Times
  • 23 Oct Russia announces trilateral peace talks with US and Ukraine to be held in NovemberRussia has agreed to resume trilateral peace talks with the US and Ukraine, set to take place in November in the United Arab Emirates, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. This decision comes after meetings this week between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, as well as earlier discussions involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders in Oslo…Daily Mail
  • 22 Oct Trump is trying ‘The Art of the Deal’ in Ukraine but what must Putin give up?The Washington Post reports on the delay in delivering Patriot missile interceptors from the U.S. to Ukraine, despite Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities. President Donald Trump aims for an end to the war but criticizes a deal that benefits Russia over Ukraine. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denies political motives behind the delays, citing limited supplies as the reason. The article questions whether Washington is…Fox News
  • 22 Oct Russia cannot be allowed to win in UkraineThis week, new peace talks involving U.S., Russia, and Ukraine did not yield much hope for ending the conflict soon. Ukraine seeks assurances of future defense backed by direct military aid from Western nations. Meanwhile, Putin aims to eventually bring Ukraine under Russian influence; strong international commitments could thwart this ambition, but weak ones might embolden Russia to resume hostilities later.Washington Examiner
  • 22 Oct UK rejects Trump negotiator’s description of Vladimir Putin as ‘humanitarian’Steve Witkoff, a US special envoy, described Vladimir Putin as "humanitarian" during his meeting with the Russian leader this week. When asked if the UK agreed with this characterization, UK officials firmly rejected it, emphasizing that they view Putin as responsible for illegal actions against Ukraine and attempted assassinations on British soil. The UK’s stance highlights their strong support for Volodymyr…Evening Standard
  • 22 Oct Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump’s envoy sparks outrage by calling Putin ‘humanitarian’ as missiles pound KyivUS special envoy Steve Witkoff sparked controversy after referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin as a "humanitarian" following the release of American citizen Stephen Hubbard, who had been detained in Russia for over four years. Republican Senator Thom Tillis criticized this description on X, questioning its accuracy. Meanwhile, Russian missiles struck several parts of Kyiv overnight, injuring six people and…The Independent
  • 22 Oct Trump weighs in after his envoy calls Putin a ‘humanitarian’President Donald Trump endorsed his envoy Steve Witkoff’s description of Russian President Vladimir Putin as a "humanitarian" after Putin released American hostage Stephen Hubbard following a phone call between the two leaders. Trump waived sanctions against Russia in connection with Ukraine to secure Hubbard's release, despite bipartisan opposition. The incident occurred on Wednesday when Witkoff praised Putin for…The Independent
  • 22 Oct Russia ready ‘in principle’ to resume peace talks with Ukraine and U.S., but doubtful of progress: officialRussia expressed readiness for renewed peace talks with Ukraine and the United States after a U.S. envoy, Steve Witkoff, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg. The Kremlin stated it was open to resuming trilateral discussions in mid-November but remained skeptical about the prospects of substantive progress. During the meeting, Putin agreed to release an American citizen, Stephen Hubbard, at…National Post
  • 22 Oct Trump hopes to flatter Putin into negotiating on Ukraine, experts sayPresident Donald Trump is taking steps that may improve Russia's position and rehabilitate President Vladimir Putin’s image internationally to encourage Putin to negotiate an end to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Trump’s approach includes praising Putin as a humanitarian despite criticism from Republican lawmakers who view him negatively. This diplomatic strategy, which involves personal relations rather than…NBC News
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  • 21 Oct Vladimir Putin, the great humanitarian of our time? All the reasons he’s anything butA negotiator named Steve Witkoff recently praised Vladimir Putin as a humanitarian, but the article counters this by highlighting Putin’s harmful actions and policies. It mentions Putin's role in the deaths of political opponents like Sergei Yushenkov and Alexander Litvinenko, his involvement in Russia’s war with Ukraine resulting in over 450,000 Russian casualties and significant civilian suffering in Ukraine, and…New York Post
  • 21 Oct Putin agrees to resume three-way peace talks with Ukraine and USRussian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to resume peace talks with Ukraine and the United States as early as November. This agreement follows meetings between Putin and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg, where they discussed the possibility of three-way negotiations aimed at ending the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed support for these talks but emphasized that only a leaders'…ABC News (AU)
  • 21 Oct Trump weighs in after his envoy calls Putin a ‘humanitarian’President Donald Trump endorsed his envoy Steve Witkoff’s characterization of Russian leader Vladimir Putin as a "humanitarian" after Putin released an American hostage, Stephen Hubbard, who had been imprisoned in Russia since April 2022. Trump claimed he requested Hubbard's release during a phone call with Putin and praised the Russian president for his action, despite international sanctions against Moscow for its…The Independent
  • 21 Oct Ukraine's Zelenskiy hopes for new talks with Russia, US by early NovemberPresident Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed support for upcoming three-way negotiations between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States, hoping they will take place no later than early November. This follows US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff's discussions in St Petersburg with Russian President Vladimir Putin and subsequent talks with Zelenskiy in Norway. The Ukrainian leader stated that Kyiv backs any proposals for a…The Straits Times
  • 21 Oct ‘You are a humanitarian also, sir’: the US feeds Putin with lies as Ukraine’s children take cover and die | Andrew RothAndrew Roth writes an opinion piece for The Guardian criticizing the Trump administration's approach to Russia during the Ukraine conflict. Steve Witkoff, a real-estate mogul and friend of President Trump, met with Russian president Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war by aligning with Russia against Ukraine. During their meeting, Witkoff referred to Putin as a humanitarian despite Russia’s ongoing invasion in…The Guardian
  • 21 Oct Russia ready to resume talks with Ukraine and US to end warVladimir Putin's top aide Yuriy Ushakov announced that Russia is ready to resume talks with the US and Ukraine to end the ongoing conflict, which began in February 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine. This statement comes after a meeting between Ushakov and Steve Witkoff, a special envoy of US President Donald Trump, in St Petersburg. Kyiv has been urging Moscow for an immediate resumption of trilateral discussions…BBC
  • 21 Oct Putin to resume three-way talks with Ukraine, Washington: KremlinRussian President Vladimir Putin has agreed in principle to resume three-way talks with Ukraine and Washington next month to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Kremlin official Yuri Ushakov announced this decision following a meeting between Putin and Steve Witkoff, an envoy from the United States, in St. Petersburg. The discussions will focus on establishing a security framework for both Russia and Ukraine…Global News
  • 21 Oct Donald Trump’s special envoy tells Vladimir Putin he is a ‘humanitarian’Steve Witkoff, the United States’ special envoy, referred to Russian President Vladimir Putin as a “humanitarian” during a meeting in St Petersburg, praising him for releasing American teacher Stephen James Hubbard after four years of detention. This occurred despite Russia’s ongoing military actions against Ukraine, including bombing that killed 328 civilians in September alone. Witkoff met with both Putin and…The Independent
  • 21 Oct Putin agrees to trilateral talks with Ukraine, US to end warRussian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to resume trilateral negotiations involving Ukraine and the United States to end the ongoing war, according to a Kremlin official who spoke Wednesday after a meeting between US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Putin's foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov in St. Petersburg. The discussions aim to establish a security framework for Russia and Ukraine post-conflict, marking a…New York Post
  • 21 Oct Russia is willing in principle to join new Ukraine peace talks in November, Kremlin saysRussian President Vladimir Putin informed US special envoy Steve Witkoff on Wednesday that Moscow is willing in principle to resume peace talks with Ukraine and the US next month, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov. The proposed discussions would address establishing a security framework for both Russia and Ukraine post-conflict. No such talks have occurred since February. Additionally, Putin and Witkoff…The Straits Times
  • 21 Oct Ukraine's Zelenskyy open to freezing front lines in ceasefire with RussiaUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared on "Fox & Friends" and expressed openness to freezing the front lines of the ongoing conflict with Russia as a means to end the war. When asked if he would accept a peace deal that freezes the current situation, even though Ukraine has not reclaimed all its territory, Zelenskyy responded affirmatively, emphasizing the need for ceasefire agreements alongside security…Fox News
  • 21 Oct Ukraine’s Zelensky says he’d accept peace deal with Russia that ‘freezes’ front lines: ‘Real way to end war’Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appeared on Fox & Friends and stated he would consider a ceasefire that "freezes" the front lines with Russia to end the ongoing conflict. He emphasized that this agreement must include security guarantees from Russia against future aggression, while rejecting compromises like giving up territory in the Donbas region. Zelensky stressed that such a deal must ensure Ukrainian…New York Post
  • 21 Oct Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he supports ceasefire, trilateral talks with US, RussiaUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated his support for a ceasefire and proposed trilateral talks involving Ukraine, the United States, and Russia in an interview with Fox News on October 21. Following productive discussions with US envoy Steve Witkoff in Oslo the previous day, Zelenskiy expressed optimism about the meeting between Witkoff and Russian officials in Moscow. He also mentioned his desire for…The Straits Times
  • 21 Oct US envoy Steve Witkoff holds talks with PutinUS envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin, though officials downplayed expectations for immediate progress toward ending the war in Ukraine. Prior to this meeting, Witkoff had discussions deemed constructive with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders. Meanwhile, there is pressure on Ukraine from Washington, as President Donald Trump has urged Zelenskyy to negotiate…Semafor
  • 21 Oct Putin hosts Trump envoy for new Ukraine peace talks, frees US citizen held in RussiaVladimir Putin hosted US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff for peace talks regarding Ukraine at a grand palace in St. Petersburg on October 21. This ninth in-person meeting between them also saw Russia release a detained American citizen as a goodwill gesture. The discussions follow concerns from Kyiv and its allies about perceived U.S. hesitance to support Ukraine fully, amid reports of intelligence sharing disruptions…The Straits Times
  • 21 Oct US envoy to meet Putin after 'positive' talks with ZelenskyyUS special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg following positive talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Norway. The meeting aims to advance peace efforts in Ukraine but Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed skepticism about immediate progress, stating Moscow is willing to listen but does not expect miracles. Witkoff plans to return to Oslo for…Deutsche Welle
  • 21 Oct US envoy Witkoff lands in Russia for talks with Vladimir Putin about Ukraine – Europe liveUS special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Saint Petersburg on the morning of October 21, 2026, for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin about Ukraine. The meeting came a day after Witkoff met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and leaders from Norway and Finland. Kremlin advisor Yuri Ushakov expressed uncertainty about reaching an agreement during the discussions. Meanwhile, Ukraine's…The Guardian
  • 21 Oct U.S. envoy to meet Putin after 'positive' talks with ZelenskyyU.S. envoy Steve Witkoff traveled to Saint Petersburg on October 21, 2026, to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin following "positive" talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Oslo the day before. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described these meetings as part of efforts to ease tensions between Washington and Kyiv over Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia. The visit includes discussions about…The Hindu
  • 21 Oct Witkoff in Russia for Putin meeting after ‘positive’ talks with ZelenskyySteve Witkoff, the US Special Envoy, has traveled to St Petersburg for meetings with Russian officials following talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Norway that were described as "positive" by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Scheduled to meet with Putin on Wednesday, Witkoff aims to advance peace efforts amid ongoing tensions over Ukraine's war, including accusations from Zelenskyy about slowed…Al Jazeera

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