Ukraine's Zelenskyy proposes Putin meeting on ending war
Key takeaways
- The leaders of Russia and Ukraine have both signaled confidence, and willingness to talk.
- "Ukraine is ready for a full ceasefire for the duration of the negotiations," he added in the letter published on the Ukrainian presidency's website.
- Zelenskyy's letter comes as Putin on Thursday told the heads of international news agencies at a St.
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The leaders of Russia and Ukraine have both signaled confidence, and willingness to talk. Putin shows no sign of backing off from his demands, while Zelenskyy said Ukraine would keep fighting for "survival."
https://p.dw.com/p/5Es Nc The front line in eastern Ukraine has moved little in years Image: Maksym Kishka/REUTERSAdvertisement In an open letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was willing to meet face-to-face and end the Ukraine war "through direct engagement between us."
"Ukraine is ready for a full ceasefire for the duration of the negotiations," he added in the letter published on the Ukrainian presidency's website.