Zelensky Reclaims 300 Square Kilometers While Dismissing Peace Talks

Volodymyr Zelensky reported the liberation of 300 square kilometers of territory after dismissing current peace negotiations with Russia as "historic bullshit".The Ukrainian leader is pivoting toward direct engagement with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to end the war following reports of pressure to cede the Donbas region.Both the USA and Russia have reportedly urged Ukraine to give up territory in Donetsk and Luhansk to terminate the hostilities that began in 2022.EU official Kaja Kallas echoed the skepticism toward Moscow as Volodymyr Zelensky manages technical issues and resists calls for domestic elections during the conflict.