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On the recordFebruary 27, 2022
Today, with the Russian side's initiative, we had the first round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. These negotiations took place with the shelling and bombing of our territory on the background, shelling of our cities, synchronization of the shelling within negotiations was obvious. I think that with this simple-minded method, Russia is trying to pressurize, do not lose time. We do not accept these tactics.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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Zelensky discusses the negotiations with Russia amidst ongoing attacks on Ukraine.

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