Ukraine’s Zelensky says US wants deal to end Russia’s war by June

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by BloombergFebruary 7, 2026 at 05:54 PM

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the U.S. is proposing a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war by June, potentially influenced by upcoming U.S. midterm elections. Zelensky indicated that the next round of peace talks could occur in about a week, following a proposed energy truce. The U.S. has advised both Ukraine and Russia to halt strikes on energy targets as a de-escalation measure, which Ukraine has accepted. However, shortly after Zelensky's comments, Russian forces launched a missile and drone barrage targeting Ukraine's power grid, leaving much of western Ukraine without essential services.

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Kyiv 40% November US midterm elections 50% Russian forces 60% Russia ×380% United States ×380% Ukraine ×790% Volodymyr Zelensky ×590%

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