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Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to Putin Ukraine's president tells the Russian leader that only "direct engagement" between the two countries could end the war, with the US focused on Iran.

⚡️ BREAKING: President Zelenskyy, in an open letter to Putin, has called on him to meet to end the war. "If you do not personally come to the conclusion that it is time to end this war, Ukraine will continue fighting for its existence. We will have those who support us," the president wrote.

Putin rebuffs Zelensky’s call for face-to-face talks, saying ... - CNN Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Getty Images/AP Russia War in Ukraine Donald Trump See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow Summary Vladimir Putin dismissed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's call for face-to-face peace talks, calling the open letter rude. Zelensky timed his proposal to coincide with a major Russian economic forum. The Ukrainian leader warned Putin he will face a personal reckoning as Russia grows tired of the conflict. AI-generated summary was reviewed by a CNN editor. Russian leader Vladimir Putin rebuffed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s call for a face-to-face meeting, saying there was “no point.” Zelensky urged Putin to end the countries’ four-year war in an open letter posted Thursday, as the Russian leader was preparing to address the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum . But Putin responded with dismissiveness, calling the letter “rude” and voicing skepticism about Zelensky’s true intentions. The Ukrainian president can “come to Moscow” if he wants to talk, a Kremlin spokesperson said. Zelensk…

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“This war is your personal choice”: Open letter from Zelenskyy to Putin urges end to war, warns Russia faces growing strain Zelenskyy calls for ceasefire & leader-level talks, saying Russia is under mounting pressure from losses, sanctions, & internal fatigue. euromaidanpress.com/2026/06/04/o...

Zelenskyy's public frustration grows as Putin's war enters a 5th year Add NBC News to Google Russia and Ukraine in ‘last mile’ of peace talks, Zelenskyy says 01:20 Get more news Live on Share Add NBC News to Google Feb. 24, 2026, 4:30 AM EST / Updated Feb. 24, 2026, 5:23 AM EST By Yuliya Talmazan After four years leading his country in war, Volodymyr Zelenskyy is very frustrated. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Russia may have been thwarted in its immediate bid to sweep aside the Ukrainian president and swallow its neighbor whole. But after months of U.S.-led negotiations , and as the conflict enters its fifth year Tuesday, there has been little clear progress on key sticking points in peace talks. Now, Zelenskyy’s defiance of the Kremlin’s full-scale invasion has taken on an increasingly exasperated, if not desperate, tone. “I don’t need historical s--- to end this war and move to diplomacy,” Zelenskyy said in a post on X last week. It was an apparent reference to Vladimir Medinsky, the lead Russian negotiator whose historical views mirror those of President Vladimir Putin — that much of Ukraine has always been …

Zelensky proposes direct meeting with Putin to end Ukraine war ... - WION Putin on Thursday said US President Donald Trump had asked Russia to show flexibility in negotiations over a Ukraine peace settlement, adding that Moscow was ready to make compromises provided Kyiv did the same. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a direct meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and expressed readiness for a complete ceasefire during negotiations aimed at ending the war. In an open letter published on the Ukrainian presidency's website on Thursday, Zelensky called for face-to-face talks with the Russian leader, saying direct engagement could help revive stalled peace efforts. "Ukraine proposes ending this war through direct engagement between you and us. I am proposing a meeting," Zelensky wrote, adding “Ukraine is ready for a full ceasefire for the duration of the negotiations.” Zelensky also proposed an all-for-all exchange of prisoners of war, describing it as a potential first step towards a broader peace settlement. He said such an exchange could serve as a "good prologue to ending the war". The proposal comes at a time when diplomatic efforts to end the confl…

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, In Open Letter, Invites Putin To Talks To End The War LOADING ERROR LOADING KYIV, June 4 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy published an open letter to President Vladimir Putin on Thursday in which he proposed the two leaders meet to agree an end to more than four years of war, warning that Kyiv stood ready to fight on otherwise. In his letter, which the president’s office said had been sent to other countries, including the United States, Zelenskyy said the majority of Russians had grown tired of Ukrainian missile and drone attacks, inflation and fuel shortages, and were ready for peace. Advertisement Zelenskyy said that with the United States focused on the conflict in Iran “it would be wrong to simply wait until the war in Europe returns to the center of its attention.” In his letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the majority of Russians had grown tired of Ukrainian missile and drone attacks, inflation and fuel shortages, and were ready for peace. AP Photo/Petros Karadjias And the path to peace, he said, had to start at the frontline, “the line from which diplomacy must begin.” Ukraine, Zelenskyy said, stood …

UKRAINE'S ZELENSKIY PUBLISHED AN OPEN LETTER TO VLADIMIR PUTIN CALLING FOR AN END TO THE WAR, PROPOSING A BILATERAL MEETING, AND STATING THAT UKRAINE IS READY FOR A CEASEFIRE DURING TALKS WITH U.S. MONITORING.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls for face-to-face negotiations with Putin in ... Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks to journalists during a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka) KYIV, Ukraine (AP) —Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyyon Thursday called for face-to-face negotiations in a public letter addressed directly to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The letter, the first public message Zelenskyy has written directly to Putin since Russialaunched its full-scale invasion in 2022, was a sweeping critique of the Russian leader’s 26 years in power. Zelenskyyacknowledged shifting U.S. priorities, saying it would be wrong to simply wait for the Trump administration to return its attention to ending the Ukraine war while it remains heavily focused onthe Iran war. “I am proposing a meeting,” Zelenskyy wrote. U.S. President Donald Trump said it “would be great” if Putin and Zelenskyy met. “They should get it done,” Trump said. Asked what concessions he had urged Putin to make to end the war, Trump declined to provide details but said both sides would need to compromise. “T…

Zelenskyy ready to exchange presidency for peace - ABC News Ukraine's president told ABC News that security guarantees are his priority. KYIV --Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would step down if it meant peace for his country, adding he would also do so if it meant Ukraine would be granted NATO membership. Zelenskyy made the comments on Sunday in response to a question from ABC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Ian Pannell during a press conference in Kyiv, a day before the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion. "If for peace for Ukraine, it's truly necessary for you that I leave my post, I am ready," Zelenskyy replied to Pannell asking if he was prepared to step down it if could help peace. "We can exchange it for NATO membership. If those are the terms, then let's do it without delay. I'm focused on Ukraine's security today, not In 20 years, and I have no intention of staying in power for a decade. This is my focus and my greatest aspiration." Zelenskyy's remarks come after President Donald Trump accused him of being a "dictator without elections" and presented him as an obstacle to ending the war in Ukraine, saying last week after U.S.-Russia talk…

Zelenskyy invites Putin to talks to end Russia-Ukraine war - USA Today UKRAINE Volodymyr Zelenskyy Add Topic Trump backs Zelenskyy plan for direct talks with Putin to end Russia-Ukraine war Francesca Chambers USA TODAY Updated June 4, 2026, 6:41 p.m. ET Hear this story WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump gave his endorsement to a pitch by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to hold direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to see if the two nations can come to a deal in their ongoing war without U.S. involvement. Zelenskyy published an open letter to Putin on June 4 in which he proposed the two leaders meet to agree about an end to the war, warning that Kyiv stood ready to fight on otherwise. With the United States focused on the conflict in Iran, Zelenskyy said, "It would be wrong to simply wait until the war in Europe returns to the center of its attention." And the path to peace, he said, had to start at the frontline, "the line from which diplomacy must begin." Ukraine, Zelenskyy said, stood for "a full ceasefire for the duration of the negotiations. This is standard practice." Zelenskyy's office said the letter had been sent to other countries, including the Unit…

US pushes for an end to Russia-Ukraine war by summer, Zelenskyy says WORLD War & Conflict Add Topic US pushes for an end to Russia-Ukraine war by summer, Zelenskyy says Yuliia Dysa and Olena Harmash Reuters Feb. 7, 2026, 12:35 p.m. ET Hear this story KYIV – The United States wants Moscow and Kyiv to find a solution on how to end the war in Ukraine before summer, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. In remarks to reporters released by his office on Feb. 7 after Ukraine and Russia held two days of U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi this week, Zelenskyy said Washington had proposed talks in Miami in a week, and that Kyiv had agreed to that. Zelenskyy also criticized Russia over an overnight attack on Ukrainian energy facilities, saying in comments posted on X that Moscow must be deprived of the ability to use the cold winter weather as leverage against Kyiv. "The Americans are proposing that the parties end the war before the start of this summer, and will likely pressure the parties to adhere to this schedule," Zelenskyy said. "The (November mid-term U.S. Congressional) elections are definitely more important to them. Let's not be naive. And they say they want to get everything done by…

Zelenskyy says Ukraine will not give up territory to Russia and is ... Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared that Ukraine will not give up any territory to Russia and said components of a plan to end the war between the countries are ready to be presented to the U.S. "Russia is insisting that we give up territories, but we don't want to cede anything," Zelenskyy said in an online press conference Monday, the AFP news agency reported. "We have no legal right to do so, under Ukrainian law, our constitution and international law. And we don't have any moral right either," Zelenskyy said after leaving London, where he met with the leaders of the United Kingdom, France and Germany. Zelenskyy's remarks suggest he will not bend to pressure from Russian President Vladimir Putin or President Trump, whose negotiators had proposed Ukraine give up its eastern region of the Donbas – about 20% of the country's territory – as part of a plan to end Russia's war on Ukraine , according to a draft shared publicly by a Ukrainian opposition politician and confirmed by a White House official. The Donbas region has mostly been taken over by Russia's army in its nearly four-year long invasion …

US gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end ... Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attends a joint news conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits) KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The U.S. has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a deal to end the nearly four‑year war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters, as Russian strikes on energy infrastructure forced nuclear power plants to cut output on Saturday. If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, he added. “The Americans are proposing the parties end the war by the beginning of this summer and will probably put pressure on the parties precisely according to this schedule,” Zelenskyy said, speaking to reporters on Friday. Zelenskyy’s comments were embargoed until Saturday morning. “And they say that they want to do everything by June. And they will do everything to end the war. And they want a clear schedule of all events,” he said. He said the U.S. proposed holding the next round of trilateral talks next week in their country for the first time, likely …

In Public Letter, Ukraine's Zelenskyy Calls on Putin for Direct ... Like Follow Followed Add us on Associated Press Published Jun 5, 2026, 5:34 AM EDT Sign in to your Military.com account Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks to journalists during a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka) Originally published by Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday called for face-to-face negotiations in a public letter addressed directly to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The letter, the first public message Zelenskyy has written directly to Putin since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022 , was a sweeping critique of the Russian leader’s 26 years in power. Zelenskyy acknowledged shifting U.S. priorities , saying it would be wrong to simply wait for the Trump administration to return its attention to ending the Ukraine war while it remains heavily focused on the Iran war . “I am proposing a meeting,” Zelenskyy wrote. U.S. President Donald Trump said it “would be great” if Putin and Zelenskyy met. “They should get it done,” Trum…

US Gave Ukraine and Russia a June Deadline to Reach Agreement to End ... Like Follow Followed Add us on SAMYA KULLAB Published Feb 7, 2026, 8:59 PM EST Sign in to your Military.com account Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attends a joint news conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits) Originally published by Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The U.S. has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a deal to end the nearly four‑year war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters, as Russian strikes on energy infrastructure forced nuclear power plants to cut output on Saturday. If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, he added. “The Americans are proposing the parties end the war by the beginning of this summer and will probably put pressure on the parties precisely according to this schedule,” Zelenskyy said, speaking to reporters on Friday. Zelenskyy’s comments were embargoed until Saturday morning. “And they say that they want to do everything by June. And they will do everything to end the war. And they want a clear sched…

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“If Ukraine receives the support from Western allies that it needs, ‘we will swiftly create the conditions under which Russia will be forced to choose peace,’ Zelensky said in June, referring to his previous discussions with allies at the Group of Seven summit in France last month.”

Zelensky Says Ready for Direct Talks With Moscow After Common Position ... Feb. 14, 2025 MSC Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that he was ready for direct talks with Moscow once Kyiv reached a common position with the United States and Europe on how to end the Ukraine war. He also said Donald Trump had not finalized his plan for how he wants to bring an end the conflict, two days after the U.S. President held phone calls with both Zelensky and Russia's Vladimir Putin. "We are ready for any conversations with America and our allies," said Zelensky. "If they provide us with specific answers to specific requests from us and a common understanding of the dangerous Putin, then, with our unified understanding, we will be ready to talk with the Russians," he added. The Ukrainian leader is in Munich where he will hold talks with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Vance said Washington could impose tougher sanctions on Moscow and send U.S. troops to Ukraine if Putin fails to negotiate a Ukraine peace deal in good faith. Zelensky said Vance's comments "were strong," adding that "we are grateful for that." On Wednesday, Trump said …

[2/2] President Vladimir Putin wants to end the conflict "very strongly." Ukrainian President Zelensky "actually also wants to end this conflict now." "We will discuss this during the NATO summit. I think we will bring it (the Russia-Ukraine conflict) to an end." (Xinhua News Agency)

Zelenskyy demands “more pressure”, sanctions to push Putin to negotiating table https://www.europesays.com/people/94569/ ANI | Updated: Jun 01, 2026 02:50 IST Kyiv [Ukraine], June 1 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has…

#UkrainianPresidentVolodymyrZelenskyy said that world leaders need to put "more pressure," including sanctions, on Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring him to the negotiating table as Zelenskyy seeks to end the war that has stretched on for more than 4yrs Good luck! apple.news/A_hWYx_iDSmu...

Zelensky wants Europe to take part in peace talks with Russia SDA 15.2.2025 - 03:34 According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Europe must be at the negotiating table in any peace talks between his country and Russia. Keystone-SDA 15.02.2025, 03:34 SDA "Europe must be fully involved in peace negotiations and efforts to prevent future wars," Selensky wrote on Platform X after a conversation with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Selensky is currently campaigning at the Munich Security Conference for further support for his country, which is under attack from Russia. Europe, the USA and Ukraine must coordinate a unified defense and security strategy with a clear action plan before any negotiations, Selensky continued. There are concerns that Europe and Ukraine could be bypassed in peace talks between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. It is crucial "that we have the same idea of what a just end to this war should look like", said Zelensky after a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. He appreciated France's commitment to the principle: "Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine." One of the most important prerequisites f…

"Only Pressure Can Compel the Russians to End War": Zelenskyy and Stubb ... President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with Finnish President Alexander Stubb about continued support for Ukraine and the latest Russian attack. He shared details of the call on Telegram on November 14. “I spoke with the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb. Yet another horrific Russian attack against Ukraine, our people, ordinary residential buildings. Alex expressed his condolences to the entire Ukrainian nation and condemned this treacherous strike by the Russians. I thanked him for these words of support,” Zelenskyy said. According to the President, the two leaders also discussed ongoing assistance for Ukraine in every possible area, as well as joint actions with partners to increase pressure on Russia. Read more Category War in Ukraine “It’s a Protocol to Destroy Them”: War Crimes Investigator Father Desbois Details Russian Torture of Ukrainians Apr 30, 2025 19:01 “Only pressure—through sanctions and force—can compel the Russians to end this war, which no one but them ever needed,” he added. During the night of November 13–14, Russia launched a large-scale airstrike on Kyiv, using drones, cruise missile…

EU welcomes Zelenskyy’s call for direct talks with Russia’s Putin The EU on Friday backed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s call for direct talks in a letter to Russian leader Vladimir Putin.For the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, visit our dedicated page.“We welcome President Zelenskyy’s call for direct negotiations and also the call for a ceasefire - and from our side, we will go once more through the facts, and this is that Ukraine wants peace, Europe wants peace,” EU spokeswoman Anitta Hipper said.Read more:Zelenskyy, in open letter to Putin, proposes face-to-face meetingPutin says Russia will bolster its air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacksAzerbaijan says five citizens killed in attacks on vessels in Sea of Azov

Russians should sober up and pressure Putin after strikes on ... Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photo: President’s Office Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that pressure on Russian leader Vladimir Putin to end the war must be increased not only by Ukraine and its allies, but also by Russians themselves. Source: European Pravda , citing Zelenskyy in an audio comment to journalists Details: Zelenskyy described the strikes on Moscow on 18 June as an "absolutely justified" response by Ukraine to Russia's latest large-scale attacks. Advertisement: Quote: "You all see that even with three layers of air defence around Moscow, we said we would reach them. If Putin doesn't want to end this war and chooses to continue it, we won't sit quietly. We will respond." More details: Zelenskyy said all of Ukraine's partners believe Ukraine is "100%" in favour of ending the war, while Putin is "100% doing everything he can to avoid directly answering questions about a ceasefire and ending the war". Quote: "That's why I believe we must increase pressure. Of course, I mean pressure of various kinds. This is not only Ukraine's long-range sanctions. It also covers sanctions by our partners, energy s…