Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publishes an open letter calling on Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold direct, face-to-face negotiations to end the war. Multiple outlets report the letter is posted publicly and is timed to coincide with Putin’s attendance at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, where Russian political and business figures gather. Zelenskyy proposes that the two leaders meet personally to discuss peace and seek momentum for a diplomatic solution after more than four years of fighting. Several reports say Zelenskyy also links the proposal to the possibility of a ceasefire or a freeze of the current fighting positions, though details vary across accounts. Bloomberg also reports European officials are discussing the possibility of talks involving Russia and Ukraine, alongside Zelenskyy’s appeal. The letter also refers to mediation channels; Mint reports Zelenskyy confirms a visit to Kyiv by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich as an intermediary carrying messages between the presidents. The outlets largely describe Zelenskyy’s message as urging Putin to respond with negotiations, warning that Ukraine remains ready to continue fighting if talks do not materialize.
Zelensky issues open letter proposing direct talks with Putin to end Russia-Ukraine war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publishes an open letter calling on Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold direct, face-to-face negotiations to end the war. Multiple outlets report the lette...
- Zelenskyy publishes a public open letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin proposing direct, face-to-face negotiations.
- The proposed talks aim to end the Russia-Ukraine war after more than four years.
- Some reporting says Zelenskyy floats a ceasefire or freezing of current battle lines as part of the approach.
- Several outlets link the letter’s timing to Putin’s attendance at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
- Mint reports Zelenskyy confirms Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich visited Kyiv to convey messages between the parties.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s open letter offering face-to-face peace talks to end the war in Ukraine was addressed to Russian President Vladimir Putin but meant to echo through the corridors of this week’s St Petersburg investment forum, and beyond. Zelenskiy published the letter on Thursday evening as Putin briefed foreign news editors at Russia’s premier business event. The […]
1 day agoZelensky also addressed reports that Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich had acted as an intermediary, Zelensky confirmed that the businessman had visited Kyiv. “He came to Kyiv. He said I brought a message direct to you, and I want to take messages from you and to give it to Putin,” Zelensky said.
2 days agoUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky published an open letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin. In it, he called for a face-to-face meeting to end the war.
4 days agoPresident Volodymyr Zelensky has sent an open letter to the Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, late Wednesday, demanding a direct meeting between the leaders, on neutral ground and security guarantees to end Russia’s war. Putin has dismissed and mocked the proposal, prolonging its full-scale invasion. In his latest response, Zelensky said Russia does not want to end the war, describing Putin’s response as “weak”.
4 days agoRussian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday he currently saw no reason to meet Volodymyr Zelenskiy after the Ukrainian president published an open letter proposing they hold face-to-face talks to agree an end to a warnow in its fifth year. In his letter, which was sent to other countries, including the United States, Zelenskiy said […]
4 days agoUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposes meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate end of years-long Russia-Ukraine war.
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