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TexasTowelie

(126,489 posts) Wed Feb 18, 2026, 01:44 PM Yesterday

Ukraine peace talks end after Zelenskiy says Russia stalling -- Reuters

Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia ended after two hours in Geneva, with President Zelenskiy calling them 'difficult' and accusing Russia of delaying progress toward ending the four-year war.

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Russia holding out for Trump to pressure Ukraine into giving up Donbas. Ukraine needs to inflict more damage on Russia. ChicagoTeamster Yesterday #1

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1. Russia holding out for Trump to pressure Ukraine into giving up Donbas. Ukraine needs to inflict more damage on Russia.

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Ukraine recently reclaimed 200 square KM. They need to keep up the pressure and hit more Russian rail and energy infrastructure. It won't budge Putin's mindset but it will make it harder for Russia to maintain operational tempo and maybe Ukraine can retake more territory. Also, it negates the benefit to Russia of any business deals Putin offers to Trump for an end to the conflict. It will already take multiple generations for Russia to recover demographically and economically.

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