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UPDATED Oct 16, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
Oct 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET

Zelensky says Putin is not seeking peace talks

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the European Parliament on Friday that Vladimir Putin was not seeking negotiations to end the war and was “playing games” with words. Zelensky called Russia’s approach a “parody” of a genuine desire for peace. His remarks followed Donald Trump’s criticism of Ukraine’s resumed strikes on Russian oil facilities.
WHO: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
WHAT: Zelensky told the European Parliament that Putin was not seeking negotiations to end the war.
WHEN: Oct 16, 2026
WHERE: Belgium
WHY: Zelensky said Putin was not seeking negotiations and was playing “games of words” around efforts to end the war.
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