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Zelenskyy proposed meeting Putin in the US

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the United States.
  • Zelenskyy discussed this possibility with U.S. President Donald Trump during a phone call, suggesting a format Putin would find difficult to refuse.
  • He indicated that further pressure would be needed if Russia rejects this opportunity, recalling previous proposals for a direct meeting that Moscow had only considered if held in Moscow.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed a meeting with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to be held in the United States. Zelenskyy revealed this initiative during a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump.

"Yesterday (Sunday), we discussed with President Trump the possibility of holding such a meeting in the USA, in a format that would be very difficult for Putin to refuse, at least for President Trump," Zelenskyy stated in a video message. He added, "We will see what comes of it. If Russia also refuses this opportunity, further pressure will be needed."

Yesterday (Sunday), we discussed with President Trump the possibility of holding such a meeting in the USA, in a format that would be very difficult for Putin to refuse, at least for President Trump.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyyUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discusses his proposal for a meeting with Putin in the US with President Trump.

This proposal marks a new diplomatic effort by Ukraine to engage directly with Russia at the highest level. Previously, Zelenskyy had suggested a one-on-one meeting with Putin, but the Kremlin had indicated it would only consider such a summit if it took place in Moscow. Zelenskyy has rejected this condition.

The Ukrainian president's move appears to leverage the U.S. as a potential neutral venue, aiming to create a scenario where a Russian refusal would be more conspicuous. The success of this proposal hinges on Russia's willingness to engage under these new terms and the continued diplomatic support from the United States.

We will see what comes of it. If Russia also refuses this opportunity, further pressure will be needed.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyyZelenskyy comments on the potential need for further pressure if Russia rejects the meeting proposal.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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