What Zelensky, Putin and Trump want out of peace talks
Briefly

Trump is hosting a meeting at the White House with Zelensky and European leaders amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. As Russia intensifies its attacks, Zelensky emphasizes the need for a lasting peace and a ceasefire as a prerequisite for negotiations. Trump has shifted his approach, indicating he no longer seeks just a ceasefire agreement and suggests land swapping, which contradicts Zelensky's firm stance against ceding territory. The dialogue on potential peace continues to evolve, with stakes high for Ukraine's territorial integrity.
Trump's statements indicate he no longer seeks merely a ceasefire agreement, which appears unfavorable to Ukraine while lacking new penalties for Russia, emphasizing a significant shift in the negotiation landscape.
Zelensky asserts that Ukraine will not cede territory to Russia, a stance supported by the Constitution, even as Trump suggests the possibility of land swaps in pursuit of peace.
Read at Axios
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