Kremlin denies receiving Zelensky’s invitation to meet on the sidelines of the G7 summit The Kremlin denied that an official invitation was sent to Vladimir Putin to meet with Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the G7 summit. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that there are no official channels between Moscow and Kyiv and that Putin has previously indicated readiness to speak if Zelensky is prepared for serious, responsible dialogue. This follows reports that Ukraine had proposed a meeting through various intermediaries, diplomats, and intelligence services, to which the Kremlin reportedly gave no clear response.

• The Kremlin denied that an official invitation was sent to Vladimir Putin to meet Volodymyr Zelensky at the G7 summit.
• Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that no official channels exist between Moscow and Kyiv.
• Peskov reiterated Putin’s stance that he is open to serious dialogue if Zelensky is ready.
• Ukraine had previously proposed a meeting with Putin through multiple channels, including intermediaries.
• Putin had previously stated he saw no point in meeting Zelensky at that time, following an open letter from Zelensky.
• It was also mentioned that Zelensky had previously requested a personal meeting through businessman Roman Abramovich.