Russian President Vladimir Putin has poured cold water on hopes of an immediate face-to-face meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying the timing is not right.
As Vanguard reports, Putin told attendees at an economic forum in Saint Petersburg that there was “no point” meeting Zelensky until experts had first agreed on the terms of a possible peace deal. The remarks came just a day after Zelensky publicly proposed a direct meeting to help end the four-year conflict.
Putin also insisted Russia would continue its military campaign until all of its objectives were achieved, despite ongoing US-backed peace efforts.
The latest exchange highlights the deep divide between Moscow and Kyiv, with prospects for a breakthrough remaining slim as the war grinds on and diplomatic efforts struggle to gain traction.
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