Putin rejects Zelenskyy’s offer to meet and reaffirms Ukraine war aims
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s proposal for a face-to-face peace meeting, insisting Russia will continue its military goals in Ukraine and seize the eastern Donbas region. Despite recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian targets, Putin said Moscow’s demands remain unchanged, while Zelenskyy and his allies continue to push for negotiations.Key Facts
- Putin called Zelenskyy’s letter offering a meeting “rude” and did not use his name.
- Zelenskyy proposed meeting in a neutral country like Switzerland or Turkey and offered a full ceasefire during talks.
- Putin claims Russia controls all of Luhansk and most of Donetsk, demanding Ukraine also give up Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions.
- Ukrainian drones hit an oil terminal in St. Petersburg and Russian cargo ships carrying military fuel and stolen grain.
- Five Azerbaijani sailors were killed in the drone attacks on Russian ships.
- Zelenskyy’s peace offer received support from key allies, including President Trump and France’s President Macron.
- Zelenskyy plans meetings in London with Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to boost peace efforts.
- A US delegation attended the Russian economic forum, passing President Trump’s greetings to Putin.
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