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End of Ukraine conflict

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Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as ‘Russian Davos’ opens in city

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Ukraine's drone strikes set a gloomy tone for Putin's economic showcase

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Ukraine Strikes St Peterburg as ‘Putin’s Davos’ Kicks Off

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Ukraine targets St Petersburg as ‘Putin’s Davos’ gets underway

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‘You can stop your war’: Zelenskyy’s open letter to Putin – in full

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Ukraine joining NATO "will never happen."

NATO hasn't "reached the point where it is prepared to offer membership or an invitation to Ukraine."

“As long as I am head of the Slovak government, I will direct the MPs that are under my control... never to agree to Ukraine's joining NATO.”

"We cannot admit Ukraine into NATO immediately."

Ukraine is "fully prepared and able to be a member of NATO."

We will take "concrete steps to bring Ukraine closer to NATO."

"Ukraine's path and bridge towards NATO membership is now irreversible."

"Ukraine is closer to NATO than ever before, and will continue on this path until [it] become[s] a member of our alliance."

"Ukraine will join NATO. It is not a question of if, but of when."

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"Ukrainians will not give their land to the occupier."

"It is impossible. Russia has never discussed and will not discuss the topic of exchanging its territory."

"Ukraine is not going to evict every Russian, and Russia is not going to Kyiv, so there will be some land swaps at the end."

"Ukraine is going to have to cede some territory to the Russians."

"There'll be some swapping of territories to the betterment of both [Ukraine and Russia]."

Will Zelenskyy Swap Territory/Cede Land to End the War?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy penned a letter to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Thursday that called for face-to-face talks to end the war.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy penned a letter to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Thursday that called for face-to-face talks to end the war.

Published in English and Ukrainian, it came a day after Ukraine struck a Russian oil terminal in St Petersburg as the city prepared to host its annual economic forum — referenced in the opening lines of Zelenskyy's note.

Published in English and Ukrainian, it came a day after Ukraine struck a Russian oil terminal in St Petersburg as the city prepared to host its annual economic forum — referenced in the opening lines of Zelenskyy's note.

"When you came to power in Russia more than 26 years ago, many people in Ukraine viewed you positively," Zelenskky wrote. "That is how it was. But that is now in the past. Now, the overwhelming majority of Ukrainians view it positively that our long-range drones paid a visit to the opening of your forum in St Petersburg, covering a distance of more than 1,000 kilometers."

"When you came to power in Russia more than 26 years ago, many people in Ukraine viewed you positively," Zelenskky wrote. "That is how it was. But that is now in the past. Now, the overwhelming majority of Ukrainians view it positively that our long-range drones paid a visit to the opening of your forum in St Petersburg, covering a distance of more than 1,000 kilometers."

The letter went on to outline a number of other negative consequences to Russia and Russians as a result of the war, citing fuel shortages, rising prices and alleging that more than 30,000 Russian soldiers were being killed in each month of fighting.

The letter went on to outline a number of other negative consequences to Russia and Russians as a result of the war, citing fuel shortages, rising prices and alleging that more than 30,000 Russian soldiers were being killed in each month of fighting.

"It is not as if we in Ukraine are concerned about the fate of Russian soldiers after everything your war has brought to our country," he continued. "But I do care about Ukrainians. We are losing our people, and every loss is painful to us." He added that Ukraine does not want permanent war and that life would be "infinitely better" without it — a view he believed was shared by Russians as well.

"It is not as if we in Ukraine are concerned about the fate of Russian soldiers after everything your war has brought to our country," he continued. "But I do care about Ukrainians. We are losing our people, and every loss is painful to us." He added that Ukraine does not want permanent war and that life would be "infinitely better" without it — a view he believed was shared by Russians as well.

"Do not be afraid to take the path out of this war," Zelenskyy continued, proposing direct talks that could be hosted by Switzerland, Turkey or countries from the Arab world. He called for Europe and the U.S. to be involved, as well as a full ceasefire for the duration of the talks.

"Do not be afraid to take the path out of this war," Zelenskyy continued, proposing direct talks that could be hosted by Switzerland, Turkey or countries from the Arab world. He called for Europe and the U.S. to be involved, as well as a full ceasefire for the duration of the talks.

Russians continue to feel the cost of Putin's invasion of Ukraine and are growing tired of the war. Ukraine has also suffered but has not capitulated and remains ready to fight for its independence. However, it would prefer to end the war and the best way to do that is for the leaders to meet and settle the issues once and for all.

Russians continue to feel the cost of Putin's invasion of Ukraine and are growing tired of the war. Ukraine has also suffered but has not capitulated and remains ready to fight for its independence. However, it would prefer to end the war and the best way to do that is for the leaders to meet and settle the issues once and for all.

The Kremlin has reviewed Zelenskyy's letter and it will be presented to Putin shortly. The Russian leader has previously said that his Ukrainian counterpart is welcome to come to Moscow anytime should he wish to engage in peace talks.

The Kremlin has reviewed Zelenskyy's letter and it will be presented to Putin shortly. The Russian leader has previously said that his Ukrainian counterpart is welcome to come to Moscow anytime should he wish to engage in peace talks.

It would be great if the leaders of Russia and Ukraine met for peace talks. They should do it as it's long overdue that the war should come to a close.

It would be great if the leaders of Russia and Ukraine met for peace talks. They should do it as it's long overdue that the war should come to a close.

There's a 50% chance there will be a bilateral ceasefire or peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine by September 2027, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 50% chance there will be a bilateral ceasefire or peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine by September 2027, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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