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Ukrainians wary despite news of constructive peace talks

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Tim Jánszky
December 29, 2025

Following talks with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US President Donald Trump touted progress in peace negotiations. But after four years of fighting, Kyiv residents aren't wholly convinced.

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