Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he would accept a potential Russia-Ukraine peace deal that freezes fighting along current front lines. Several outlets report the comments were made in an interview with Fox News, where Zelensky described freezing the front as a way to end the war while preserving much of Ukraine’s territory.
Outlets also describe Zelensky’s proposal as either an “open” option for negotiations or as a “first step” toward peace talks. France 24 adds context by linking the remarks to separate diplomatic activity, saying US special envoy Steve Witkoff meets Russia’s President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg. Other reports focus more tightly on Zelensky’s position and the ceasefire-freezing idea, with less emphasis on concurrent negotiations.
Overall, the sources largely agree on the core substance: Zelensky indicates willingness to freeze the line of combat as part of ending the conflict, while outlets differ mainly in framing—whether it is presented as a direct deal he would accept, an approach he is open to, or an initial step toward talks.
