Europe Must Be at the Negotiation Table Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the lack of European involvement in U.S.-led talks aimed at ending the war with Russia. He called it a “big mistake” and stressed that lasting peace must address the security concerns of the entire continent, not just Ukraine and the United States. Zelenskyy highlighted upcoming trilateral talks with the U.S. and Russia but noted that progress toward a ceasefire has been limited. He expressed frustration that discussions often seem disjointed and criticized the focus on Ukraine making concessions while Russia faces little…
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