Former Zelensky press secretary Yulia Mendel calls for immediate peace negotiations with Russia, cites $155 billion annual war cost.
Former Ukrainian presidential spokesperson Yulia Mendel publicly urged immediate peace negotiations with Russia, citing an estimated annual cost of $155 billion to Ukraine. The statement reflects growing political pressure in Kyiv to seek a diplomatic resolution.
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- 29 Sep 2026 · 16:15 UTC
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- 29 Sep 2026 · 17:02 UTC
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