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Zelensky open to Ukrainian ‘neutrality’ and negotiations over Donbas

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As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine drags on with little progress in negotiations, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a new interview that he is open to a compromise involving Ukrainian “neutrality” and guarantees for his country’s security.  
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Russia’s communications regulator warned Russian media not to publish the interview with the Ukrainian president and said it will investigate outlets that conducted it. “They destroyed freedom of speech in their state,” Zelensky responded in a video address.
President Biden said Sunday that he is not advocating regime change in Moscow, echoing aides who have scrambled to clarify Biden’s unscripted comment a day earlier that Russian President Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power.” French President Emmanuel Macron warned against “escalation of words and actions” after Biden’s comments drew worldwide attention.
The head of Ukraine’s military intelligence accused Russia on Sunday of trying to divide his country in two — “to create North and South Korea in Ukraine” — with the eastern part controlled by Russia.
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Russia’s communications regulator warned Russian media not to publish the interview with the Ukrainian president and said it will investigate outlets that conducted it. “They destroyed freedom of speech in their state,” Zelensky responded in a video address.
President Biden said Sunday that he is not advocating regime change in Moscow, echoing aides who have scrambled to clarify Biden’s unscripted comment a day earlier that Russian President Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power.” French President Emmanuel Macron warned against “escalation of words and actions” after Biden’s comments drew worldwide attention.
The head of Ukraine’s military intelligence accused Russia on Sunday of trying to divide his country in two — “to create North and South Korea in Ukraine” — with the eastern part controlled by Russia.
The Washington Post has lifted its paywall for readers in Russia and Ukraine. Telegram users can subscribe to our channel for updates.
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