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Zelenskyy sends open letter to Putin proposing direct meeting to end war
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Zelenskyy sends open letter to Putin proposing direct meeting to end war

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appealed directly to Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war, proposing a face-to-face meeting.
  • Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is ready for a ceasefire during talks and suggested the United States could play a role in monitoring any potential truce.
  • Putin, speaking at an economic forum, indicated Russia's continued military advances and stated that both Russia and Ukraine must make compromises for a swift resolution.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made a direct appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging an end to the ongoing conflict and proposing a "face-to-face" meeting.

Enough of the fighting, the choice is yours now.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyyAppealing to Vladimir Putin to end the war.

In an open letter released Wednesday evening, Zelenskyy stated, "Enough of the fighting, the choice is yours now." He suggested that the United States could serve as a monitoring entity for any potential ceasefire agreement. Zelenskyy emphasized Ukraine's readiness for a ceasefire during negotiations, signaling Kyiv's willingness to engage in dialogue to halt hostilities.

Earlier the same day, President Putin, speaking at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, asserted that Russia could maintain control over Donbas while simultaneously pursuing a peace agreement. He claimed that Russian forces are advancing in Ukraine, underscoring the continuation of military operations in the region.

Ukraine is ready for a ceasefire during the talks.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyyStating Ukraine's willingness to negotiate a truce.

Putin also expressed Russia's openness to a peace agreement, referencing a past interaction with then-U.S. President Donald Trump in August 2025 in Alaska, where Russia reportedly made certain compromises. "Russia is ready," Putin stated, adding that "Ukraine must also make compromises. And then the conflict will end quickly."

Russia can maintain control of Donbas and at the same time achieve a peace agreement.

— Vladimir PutinAsserting Russia's position on the Donbas region and peace talks.

The contrasting statements highlight the deep divisions and the differing perspectives on the path to peace between the two leaders, with Zelenskyy seeking an immediate cessation of fighting and Putin emphasizing continued military action alongside a conditional willingness to negotiate.

Russian forces are advancing in Ukraine.

— Vladimir PutinDescribing the ongoing military operations.
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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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