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  "id": 14952550,
  "title": "Ukraine in talks with EU to create separate track for dialogue with Russia – Zelenskyy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/ukraine-in-talks-with-eu-to-create-separate-track-for-dialogue-with",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T12:31:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Interfax-Ukraine",
    "slug": "interfax-ukraine",
    "url": "https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1221478.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed on Friday during a press briefing in Brussels that Ukraine is engaged in discussions with European partners to create an exclusive track for dialogue with Russia. The primary objective of this proposed channel is to facilitate a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing war, as per Zelenskyy. He expressed confidence that such a European channel, primarily representing Ukraine's interests, would eventually materialize. Zelenskyy clarified that the introduction of a dedicated format would not preclude the continuation of other negotiation processes, which could occur simultaneously. He also noted that similar parallel processes might be underway on the U.S. side. Zelenskyy's preferred scenario involves multiple tracks, which he believes could contribute to achieving a peaceful resolution to the conflict. He reiterated his commitment to engaging in relevant talks with European partners to explore this potential diplomatic avenue.",
  "summary": "Ukraine is negotiating with its European partners to establish a separate European track for dialogue with Russia aimed at achieving a diplomatic settlement to the war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/european-leaders-back-zelensky-as-ukraine-us-ties-fray-over-trumps",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/putin-seizes-five-more-european-firms-continuing-russias-hostile",
        "published": "2026-10-16T10:18:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euromaidan Press",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/trump-calls-ukraines-renewed-refinery-strikes-a-disgrace-after",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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