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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris and claimed that Zelensky is ready to negotiate to end the war in Ukraine.

Paris, Ukraine
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Ukrinform → Source tone: uncertain

Zelensky and Ukraine would like to make a deal and stop the madness

Ukrinform → Source tone: uncertain

Ukrainians have lost 400,000 soldiers

Ukrinform → Source tone: uncertain

There should be an immediate ceasefire and negotiations should begin

Ukrinform → Source tone: uncertain

I know Vladimir well. This is his time to act.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

I'm formulating a concept of how to end that ridiculous war

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

In the trilateral meeting, Trump was "his usual resolute self."

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Zelensky posted on social media: "We all want this war to end as soon as possible and in a just way. We spoke about our people, the situation on the ground, and a just peace."

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:17:18.463Z

Source story: 3935631-trump-claims-zelensky-ready-to-negotiate-to-end-war-in-ukraine