President Zelenskyy criticises American pressure as Ukraine and Russia continue tense peace talks in Geneva.
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Ukraine-Russia Talks Resume in Geneva Amidst Zelenskyy's Resistance to Trump's Pressure

  • Ukraine and Russia reconvene in Geneva for critical second day of negotiations, mediated by the United States.
  • President Zelenskyy resists US pressure for concessions, particularly regarding territorial integrity in the Donbas region.
  • Zelenskyy states Ukraine will not surrender land held by its forces and rejects ceding uncaptured territory.
  • Trump publicly urges Ukraine to make concessions, which Zelenskyy finds unfair, despite positive private discussions with US envoys.
  • Negotiations are described as 'highly technical' by Ukraine and 'very tense' by Russia, with mediators optimistic about progress.

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