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Ukraine says US is increasing pressure for a deal as the midterms loom, NYT reports
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Posted on February 13, 2026
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The US is intensifying pressure on Ukraine for a peace deal with Russia, aiming for resolution by early summer, as midterm elections loom.
US Intensifies Pressure on Ukraine for Peace Deal Ahead of Midterms
US Pressure on Ukraine for Peace Negotiations
Feb 13 (Reuters) - As Ukraine prepares for another round of peace talks as early as next week, the Trump administration is increasing the pressure for concessions to Russia in a push to end the war by early summer, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing Ukrainian officials.
Context of the Peace Talks
Reuters could not immediately verify the report.
Implications of the Midterm Elections
(Reporting by Rhea Rose Abraham in Bengaluru; Editing by Kevin Liffey)
Key Takeaways
- •The US is pressuring Ukraine for a peace deal with Russia.
- •The push is linked to the upcoming US midterm elections.
- •The Trump administration seeks a resolution by early summer.
- •Ukrainian officials are the source of this information.
- •Reuters has not verified the New York Times report.
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