Summary
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to Kyiv for talks but refused to visit Moscow or Belarus for a meeting. Zelenskyy described Russia as an aggressor and called Belarus a partner in their actions. Talks between Ukraine and Russia, mediated by the US, are ongoing with efforts focused on de-escalation.
Key Facts
- President Zelenskyy invited President Putin to Kyiv for talks.
- Zelenskyy refused to go to Moscow or Belarus for a meeting.
- US-mediated negotiations are happening between Ukraine and Russia.
- A second round of these talks is planned for Sunday but the date and location might change.
- President Trump requested Putin not to attack Ukraine's energy infrastructure for a week during cold weather, and Putin agreed.
- Russia wants Ukrainian forces to withdraw from a part of the Donetsk region.
- There’s discussion about deploying international peacekeepers in Ukraine after the war.
