Zelenskyy Proposes Face-to-Face Talks With Putin to End Ukraine War

Zelenskyy Proposes Face-to-Face Talks With Putin to End Ukraine War Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has written an open letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, proposing a direct meeting to negotiate an end to the war. Zelenskyy suggested that diplomacy should start from the current front lines and offered a full ceasefire for the duration of the negotiations. He indicated that Ukraine should act proactively, as the United States is currently focused on the conflict in Iran.

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an open letter.
• The letter suggests that diplomacy should begin from the current front lines of the war.
• Zelenskyy offered a full ceasefire for the duration of negotiations.
• He cited the United States’ focus on the conflict in Iran as a reason for Ukraine to initiate talks.