Zelensky says he is open to freezing front lines to end war with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is open to freezing the front line along current positions as a first step toward ending the war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday he is open to freezing the front line in the war with Russia. He called it a realistic way to end the fighting.
The Hill reports Zelensky said a freeze would let the war end while leaving much of Ukraine's territory intact. According to The Hill, he said a freeze is needed now.
France 24 reports he wants the line frozen where it currently stands, as a first step toward peace talks. Fox News describes the idea as part of a ceasefire.
France 24 says the comments came as US special envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg.
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- Fox NewsUkraine's Zelenskyy open to freezing front lines in ceasefire with RussiaWed, Oct 21, 10:11 AM EDT
- France 24Zelensky proposes freezing front with Russia as first step to peace talksWed, Oct 21, 10:46 AM EDT
- The HillZelensky says he'd be open to freezing front lines to end Russia warWed, Oct 21, 10:52 AM EDT
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- Wed, Oct 21, 10:55 AM EDT, 2 outlets: Zelensky calls for freezing front lines as first step toward peace talks