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

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.

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The story so far

  1. Jan 23
    Russia and Ukraine sit for tense talks on thorny territorial issue — South China Morning PostUkraine-Russia-US talks open in Abu Dhabi with territory as key issue — Al Jazeera
  2. Jan 24
    Russian air attack kills 1, injures 15 in Ukraine while negotiators discuss ending war — South China Morning PostLIVE: Kyiv, Kharkiv come under attack amid Russia-Ukraine peace talks — Al Jazeera
    +3 more that day
  3. Jan 25
    Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,431 — Al Jazeera
    +1 more that day
  4. Jan 29
    Trump says he asked Putin not to target Kyiv for 1 week during brutal cold spell — Associated PressTrump says Putin agreed not to attack Ukraine’s freezing capital for a week — South China Morning Post
  5. Jan 30
    Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,436 — Al JazeeraUkraine is bracing for brutal weather as Trump says Putin agreed to halt power grid attacks — Associated Press
    +4 more that day
  6. Jan 31
    Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,437 — Al JazeeraPower outages hit Ukraine and Moldova as Kyiv struggles against the winter cold — Associated Press
  7. Feb 1
    Zelenskyy announces next round of talks with US, Russia as Ukraine seeks 'real and dignified end to the war' — Fox NewsRussian drone attack on bus in Ukraine kills at least 12 — Al Jazeera
    +2 more that day
  8. Feb 2
    Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,439 — Al JazeeraRussia kills 12 Ukrainian miners in deadly bus attack hours after peace talks postponed — Fox News
  9. Feb 3
    Russia Resumes Attacks on Ukraine’s Energy System Ahead of Peace Talks — New York TimesRussia renews attacks on frozen Ukrainian cities — Al Jazeera
    +4 more that day
  10. Feb 4
    Russia-Ukraine war: Second round of peace talks set to begin in Abu Dhabi — Al JazeeraUkraine-Russia talks: negotiators gather in Abu Dhabi in wake of ‘massive’ strikes on Kyiv – Europe live — The Guardian
    +6 more that day
  11. Feb 5
    Zelenskyy reveals 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed fighting against Russia — Al JazeeraRussia-Ukraine Peace Talks Stretch Into a Second Day — New York Times
    +7 more that day
  12. Feb 7
    Russia launches ‘massive attack’ on Ukraine power grid despite ongoing US-led peace talks — South China Morning PostZelenskyy says U.S. gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end war — Associated Press
    +4 more that day
  13. Feb 12
    Russian losses in Ukraine now exceed recruitment, Western officials claim — South China Morning PostNearly 300,000 people in Ukrainian city of Odesa without power or water after Russian drone strikes - Europe live — The Guardian
    +2 more that day
  14. Feb 13
    Russia faces Ukraine casualties, broken communications and total oil ban — Al Jazeera
    +1 more that day
  15. Feb 15
    Zelenskyy says US ‘too often’ pushes Ukraine, not Russia, for concessions — Al Jazeera
  16. Feb 16
    Ukraine and Russia to meet for second round of talks as fourth anniversary of war looms — The Guardian
  17. Feb 17
    Ukraine and Russia Hold New Round of Peace Talks, but Expectations Are Low — New York TimesTrump ups pressure on Kyiv as Russia, Ukraine hold peace talks in Geneva — Al Jazeera
    +5 more that day
  18. Feb 18
    Zelensky says Trump’s peace demands focused only on Ukraine ‘not fair’ — South China Morning PostTalks on Russia-Ukraine War Enter 2nd Day in Geneva — New York Times
    +8 more that day
  19. Feb 19
    Zelenskyy dismisses Putin’s 'historical s---' in peace talks as ‘delay tactic,’ urges focus on ending the war — Fox News
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How outlets cover it

7 outlets
Al Jazeera
State media · Qatar · 25 articles
South China Morning Post
Privately owned · Hong Kong · 11 articles
The Guardian
Center-Left · 11 articles
Associated Press
Center · 11 articles
BBC News
Center · 9 articles
New York Times
Center-Left · 8 articles
Fox News
Center-Right · 5 articles
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Open questions and key claims

Who said what AI-extracted · 8 claims

The most important thing is that Russia should be ready to end this war, which it started.

Volodymyr Zelensky
via South China Morning Post · Jan 23

Talks discussed parameters for ending the war and the further logic of the negotiation process.

Rustem Umerov
via South China Morning Post · Jan 23

Territorial disputes would be a central issue in the discussions.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy
via Al Jazeera · Jan 23

Russia demands that the Ukrainian army leave the Donbas region.

Yulia Shapovalova
via Al Jazeera · Jan 23

Russia’s insistence on Ukraine yielding all of Donbas was “a very important condition”.

Dmitry Peskov
via Al Jazeera · Jan 23

The White House described Friday’s first day as productive.

The White House
via Associated Press · Jan 24

Trump claimed Putin agreed to halt strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure for a week after Trump's appeal.

Donald Trump
via The Guardian · Jan 30

President Trump said, "I think we’re getting very close to getting a settlement."

President Donald Trump
via Fox News · Jan 30
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Who and where

Ukraine location Volodymyr Zelenskyy person Kyiv location Abu Dhabi location Vladimir Putin person
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All coverage

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Thursday, February 19, 2026 · 1

15:11Zelenskyy dismisses Putin’s 'historical s---' in peace talks as ‘delay tactic,’ urges focus on ending the war Fox News

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 · 10

14:55Russia-Ukraine talks: All the mediation efforts, and where they stand Al Jazeera14:34Zelenskyy accuses Russia of ‘trying to drag out’ process as Ukraine talks end without breakthrough The Guardian11:26'Difficult' Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough BBC News11:04Ukraine-Russia talks in Geneva wrap up in 2 hours with no sign of breakthrough South China Morning Post10:49Zelenskyy says peace talks could have reached final stage but Russia ‘dragging out negotiations’ – Europe live The Guardian09:53Ukrainian and Russian envoys hold a second day of US-brokered talks in Geneva Associated Press08:30Russia-Ukraine talks resume in Geneva as US claims ‘meaningful’ progress Al Jazeera06:00Witkoff says 'meaningful progress' made as Ukraine talks enter second day BBC News05:01Talks on Russia-Ukraine War Enter 2nd Day in Geneva New York Times02:44Zelensky says Trump’s peace demands focused only on Ukraine ‘not fair’ South China Morning Post

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 · 7

18:30Ukraine and Russia meet in Geneva as Trump piles new pressure on Kyiv South China Morning Post15:27Missiles fly as 3rd round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks kick off in Geneva Al Jazeera11:48Third round of Russia-Ukraine talks to take place as strikes continue BBC News09:53Russian and Ukrainian officials are in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4 years of war Associated Press07:30Russia-Ukraine talks live: Attacks continue before US-led negotiations Al Jazeera05:35Trump ups pressure on Kyiv as Russia, Ukraine hold peace talks in Geneva Al Jazeera05:01Ukraine and Russia Hold New Round of Peace Talks, but Expectations Are Low New York Times