Putin has been informed of letter from Zelenskyy

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been informed about an open letter published by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

Peskov told the newspaper Izvestia on Friday that the written version of Zelenskyy's letter was delivered to Putin overnight and that the president had reviewed its contents. The spokesperson did not disclose Putin's reaction to the proposal.

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Yes, during the night we handed over the written version (to Putin, ed.). What came from the media was passed on to the president, and he has reviewed it. The president has been briefed.

In the letter, Zelenskyy suggested a direct meeting with Putin to negotiate an end to the ongoing conflict. He highlighted that countries such as Switzerland, Turkey, and several Arab nations have previously offered to host such discussions. Zelenskyy has repeatedly called for direct talks, previously stating in May of the previous year, "There is no point in prolonging the bloodshed. And I will wait for Putin on Thursday in Turkey. Personally."

Despite previous signals from Putin indicating openness to direct talks, no face-to-face negotiations have occurred between the two leaders since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began over four years ago. Past negotiation rounds in Abu Dhabi and Geneva failed to yield agreements on critical issues, particularly concerning territories like the Donbas region, which Russia seeks to control entirely.

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Ukraine proposes to end this war through direct contact between us - and you. - I propose a meeting.