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Zelensky: US exploring Ukraine-Russia winter de-escalation

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky indicated that the U.S. is exploring potential de-escalation steps between Ukraine and Russia for the upcoming winter. Zelensky believes there is a diplomatic window before winter, despite suspecting Russia might use the cold to weaken Ukraine. He also suggested that Russian President Vladimir Putin might be influenced by former U.S. President Donald Trump, potentially seeking a diplomatic win before U.S. elections. AI

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Zelensky: US exploring Ukraine-Russia winter de-escalation

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Barak Ravid ·

    Zelensky to Axios: U.S. exploring Russia-Ukraine winter de-escalation steps

    <p>The U.S. is exploring whether <a href="https://www.axios.com/world/axios-explains-ukraine" target="_blank">Ukraine</a> and Russia could take <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/29/cia-director-ratcliffe-putin-zelensky-summit-war" target="_blank">steps to de-escalate</a> the…

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