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Zelensky Criticizes U.S. Diplomacy Disregard shown, says Volodymyr Zelensky, toward Ukraine as American diplomats choose Moscow over Kyiv. With visits unfolding in Russia while skipping the capital of Ukraine, irritation mounts. Peace efforts appear lopsided, seen through Kyiv’s lens. Attention shifts unequally, feeding discontent among Ukrainian leadership. Diplomacy feels unbalanced when one city receives envoys, another does not. On multiple occasions, US representative Steve Witkoff journeyed to Moscow, engaging in talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Despite such meetings, a formal trip to Kyiv remains unfulfilled by him - similarly absent for Jared Kushner. Though contact exists at high levels elsewhere, Ukraine has not received their presence officially. The pattern continues without public explanation. Should talks be needed, Zelensky noted, Kyiv could accept them elsewhere. Meetings away from Ukraine might happen, given complications. Yet, when decisions touch Ukraine, presence in person holds weight. Engagement without participation lacks substance. Peace Efforts Slow as World Tensions Rise By late 2025, movement toward a truce began accelerating. Talks between American and Russian representatives explored an arrangement to halt hostilities. Still, certain conditions appeared disadvantageous from Kyiv's perspective. Eventually, Ukraine sought a place at the negotiation table. Following that, talks emerged with participation from every party involved. Come 2026, agreement appeared between Kyiv and Moscow on select military matters. Among these were arrangements about frontline locations alongside oversight mechanisms. Speed decreased shortly afterward. Attention turned elsewhere due to events in the Middle East. Involvement of American and Israeli forces targeting Iran diverted resources. Focus on Ukraine weakened as a result. Some Problems Still Prevent Deal Still, key disputes show no sign of closing. From the start of conflict, Moscow has removed minors - Kiev insists they come back. On another front, leadership shifts in Ukraine are a condition pushed by Russian officials. The main issue lies ahead, focused on Donbas. Control of eastern Ukrainian territories remains a goal for Moscow. This request meets firm resistance from Kyiv. Compromise appears distant between both parties. A step toward agreement appears distant, according to a Ukrainian representative. Despite repeated efforts, progress stalls because viewpoints differ sharply. One position faces another without movement. Dialogue continues, yet outcomes remain unchanged. Ukraine Awaits Continued U S Backing Even so, collaboration with the United States remains central for Zelensky. While recognizing changes in worldwide focus, he noted Kyiv continues to place weight on ties with Washington. Now taking part in discussions about Iran, American diplomats remain absent from Kyiv. Their involvement clarifies the reason, yet fails to calm unease among Ukrainians.
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Zelensky Criticizes US Envoys for Skipping Kyiv Visits

Zelensky Criticizes U.S. Diplomacy Disregard shown, says Volodymyr Zelensky, toward Ukraine as…

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