Zelensky embraces new peace talks plan
Kyiv has proposed to Moscow that they hold a new round of peace talks this week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, hours after Russian strikes across Ukraine claimed more lives.
Russia And Ukraine Conflict
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