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Zelensky holds call with Witkoff, Kushner on resuming US-Russia talks
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Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke Sunday with Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, their first contact since tensions rose over a U.S. diesel deal with Russia and restrictions on Starlink/Starshield satellite service used by Ukraine's military. Zelensky said the U.S. has resumed intelligence-sharing with Ukraine. He also said U.S. support for Putin would be a "historic mistake," while calling Trump an ally. He said he does not know who ordered the satellite restrictions.
Left-leaning
- U.S. taking Putin’s side would be a ‘historic mistake,’ says ZelenskyyNBC News · Oct 18, 8:21 AM
- Zelensky Says Trump Risks ‘Historic Mistake’ If He Backs RussiaNew York Times · Oct 18, 10:30 AM
- Zelensky speaks to Witkoff, Kushner amid U.S.-Ukraine crisisAxios · Oct 18, 2:04 PM
Center
- Zelenskyy Says Discussing New Talks With Witkoff, KushnerBloomberg · Oct 18, 9:48 AM
- Zelensky warns US support of Putin is a ‘historic mistake’The Hill · Oct 18, 11:50 AM
- US resumes intelligence-sharing with Ukraine after pause, Zelenskiy saysReuters · Oct 18, 1:44 PM
Right-leaning
- Zelenskyy: US Resumes Intelligence-Sharing With UkraineNewsmax · Oct 18, 10:03 AM