Zelenskyy Calls for Direct Talks with Putin to End All-out War

Summary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed a personal meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a third country to negotiate an end to the conflict, offering a full ceasefire during talks.

Key Points
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed a personal meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the war.
  • Zelenskyy suggested holding the meeting in a neutral third country like Switzerland, Turkiye, or Arab nations.
  • Ukraine is ready to implement a full ceasefire during the negotiation process with international monitoring.
  • Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia welcomed the idea and Zelenskyy could visit Moscow anytime, but Putin has not yet reviewed the letter.
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