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For the first time, Putin says he’s open to meeting Zelensky outside Russia

Al Jazeera · May 9, 2026, 8:43 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Vladimir Putin changes tone, says for first time he will meet Zelenskyy in a third nation.

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For the first time, Putin says he’s open to meeting Zelensky outside Russia

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