According to Bloomberg and related tweets, Ukrainian President Zelensky said that he believes some steps aimed at persuading Ukraine to surrender have already been taken. He candidly said he is unwilling to think that American partners believe the war can be ended faster by sacrificing Ukraine, but the current situation does indeed look that way.
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2026-10-18 21:23 · Zelensky: I believe steps have been taken to convince Ukraine to capitulate. I don’t want to think that our American partners believe the war could be ended sooner at Ukraine’s expense. But that’s how…
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Zelensky Says There Are Signs That Ukraine Is Being Persuaded to Surrender
2026.10.19 · Verified
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