Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said world leaders should “force Russia into genuine peace negotiations” and that Kyiv has “repeatedly proposed” talks. He accused Russia of obstructing those efforts and described Ukraine’s demands — including restoring its territory and receiving security guarantees — as “completely understandable conditions.”
His remarks late Monday followed reporting from The Washington Post that the Biden administration has privately encouraged Kyiv to signal an openness to negotiate an end to the war. Washington and Moscow have maintained communication channels at senior levels, the White House said.
Here’s the latest on the war and its ripple effects across the globe.
4. From our correspondents
In one Ukrainian village, occupation ended — and the feud began: A month after Ukrainian troops recaptured a village in the southern Kherson region, its once close-knit community is divided over allegations that some residents collaborated with Russian forces, Michael E. Miller and Anastacia Galouchka report from Shevchenkivka.
“Neighbors have pointed fingers against neighbors, severing relationships spanning generations,” they write. “Intelligence agents have asked questions about who did what, but so far have provided no justice to those who feel betrayed.”