Putin says there is 'no point' meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin said there is no reason to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for talks to end the war. Putin insists that peace talks must happen only after Ukraine stops its military actions and meets Russia’s demands, while Zelensky has called for direct negotiations and a ceasefire.Key Facts
- Zelensky wrote an open letter asking for face-to-face talks with Putin to end the war.
- Putin described Zelensky’s letter as rude and refused the meeting request.
- Putin said a ceasefire first would let Ukraine rebuild its forces, so he wants agreements before any pause in fighting.
- Russia wants Ukraine to leave four regions it occupies and to stop trying to join NATO.
- Ukraine refuses to give up any territory and fears more Russian attacks if it makes concessions.
- US President Donald Trump said a meeting between Putin and Zelensky “would be great.”
- Ukraine attacked five ships carrying what they say is stolen Ukrainian grain and other supplies in the Sea of Azov.
- A Ukrainian drone exploded in a Romanian port, reportedly due to Russian electronic interference.
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