European leaders back Zelensky's call for direct Russia talks

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky secured backing from the leaders of Britain, France, and Germany on Sunday for direct ceasefire negotiations with Russia, a move that signals potential momentum in stalled diplomatic efforts to end the two-year war. The show of support comes as Russian strikes reportedly damaged a nuclear fuel storage facility near the Chernobyl exclusion zone, raising stakes for any peace negotiations. The three European powers' alignment on the need for talks suggests a coordinated push to restart negotiations, though Russia's willingness to engage remains unclear.