Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday he is open to freezing the front lines with Russia as a ceasefire and a first step toward ending the war and beginning peace talks. He called a freeze the minimum needed from Russia and said Ukraine would then seek security guarantees from the U.S. president and European leaders.
WHO:Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
WHAT:Zelenskyy said he is open to freezing the front lines with Russia as a ceasefire.
WHEN:Oct 21, 2026
WHERE:Ukraine
WHY:Zelenskyy said freezing the front lines would be a way to end the war and begin peace talks.
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