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

Fox News - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete by Ashley CarnahanFebruary 19, 2026 at 04:11 PM

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Vladimir Putin's historical arguments as a "delay tactic" in peace negotiations, urging a focus on ending the war. Zelenskyy stated that debating history would only prolong the process and that the only relevant discussion is how to achieve a swift resolution. His comments followed talks in Switzerland between Ukrainian, U.S., and Russian officials, which Zelenskyy suggested yielded limited progress, particularly on sensitive political matters. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte questioned Russia's seriousness about negotiations, noting the presence of Vladimir Medinsky, known for emphasizing historical narratives. Medinsky described the talks as "difficult but businesslike."

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Switzerland 40% Vladimir Medinsky ×240% NATO 40% Mark Rutte 40% Geneva ×240% Moscow 50% United States 60% Ukraine ×580% Russia ×580% Volodymyr Zelenskyy ×690% Vladimir Putin ×590%

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