**Ukrainian Lawmakers Propose George Washington Monument**
A group of Ukrainian lawmakers wants to build a monument in Kyiv to honor George Washington, the first president of the United States. The proposal was made by lawmakers from the ruling party and an independent MP.
The initiative is led by MPs Oleksandr Kovalchuk, Mariia Mezentseva-Fedorenko, Yevheniia Kravchuk, Halyna Yanchenko, and Mykola Tyshchenko. They believe that building a monument to Washington will strengthen ties between Ukraine and the US.
**Possible Locations**
The MPs are considering several locations for the monument, including sites where monuments to Soviet military leaders were previously dismantled. This could be a way to distance Ukraine from its Soviet past and show its commitment to Western values.
**Symbolic Gesture**
MP Halyna Yanchenko said that the monument could serve as a symbolic gesture of goodwill towards the US. She emphasized the importance of building stronger ties between the two countries.
**Other Developments**
Meanwhile, diplomatic talks are ongoing between Ukraine, Russia, and other international leaders to find a peaceful solution to the conflict in Ukraine. The Ukrainian delegation is insisting on the release of prisoners and the signing of an agreement on mineral resources.
In related news, Russian forces have made gains south of the Ukrainian-held town of Sudzha, which could threaten Ukrainian positions in the region.
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