Ukraine Says U.S. Is Increasing Pressure for a Deal as the Midterms Loom

New York Times - World DiplomaticNews ReportEN 6 min read 100% complete by Maria VarenikovaFebruary 13, 2026 at 11:16 AM

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Zelenskyy dismisses Putin’s 'historical s---' in peace talks as ‘delay tactic,’ urges focus on ending the war

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As Ukraine prepares for upcoming peace talks, Ukrainian officials report increased pressure from the Trump administration to make concessions to Russia, aiming to end the war by early summer. President Zelensky expressed frustration that the U.S. is pressing Ukraine harder than Russia, but acknowledges the need to maintain American engagement, especially with the approaching midterm elections potentially shifting U.S. focus. Zelensky stated that the U.S. desires to halt the war by June, and that the Trump administration was "likely to put pressure on the parties according to that timeline.” Ukraine is sending a delegation to Florida for talks next week, though Russian participation is uncertain. The U.S. strategy remains unclear if Ukraine doesn't concede on issues like territory and elections.

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Mr. Zelensky said the U.S. desire to halt the war by June was dictated by the American political calendar.

quote — Mr. Zelensky100% confidence

President Zelensky has expressed frustration that the United States is pushing harder on Kyiv than on Moscow to give ground.

quote — President Volodymyr Zelensky100% confidence

Ukraine officials say the Trump administration is ramping up pressure on them to make concessions to Russia.

factual — Ukrainian officials90% confidence

Russia has shown no sign that it will agree to halt the conflict while it still has the money and troops to keep fighting.

factual — Ukrainian officials and analysts80% confidence

The Trump administration had threatened to pull out of the negotiating process if Ukraine was not prepared to compromise.

factual — Yaroslav Yurchyshyn, a member of Ukraine’s Parliament70% confidence

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