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Zelensky says Ukraine can negotiate as equals with Putin
Filed: Jun 03, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
Summary: Zelensky said stepped-up strikes enable Ukraine to negotiate on equal footing and he is ready for direct talks with Putin.
WHO: Volodymyr Zelensky
WHAT: Zelensky said he is ready for direct talks with Putin and that Ukraine can negotiate as equals due to stepped-up strikes.
WHEN: Jun 03, 2026 at 3:05 PM ET
WHERE: Kyiv, Ukraine
WHY: He linked Ukraine's increased deep strikes on Russian targets to security guarantees that allow negotiations on equal footing.
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