Putin open to face-to-face meeting with Zelensky — but only if certain conditions are met
By Patrick Reilly
Russian president Vladimir Putin is reportedly open to a face-to-face sit-down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky — but only if several preparatory steps are taken.
Putin “does not rule out the possibility of holding such a meeting,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Russian media on Monday.
Vladimir Putin sitting at a table.
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Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on Aug. 4.
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Aftermath of a Russian attack on a residential building in Kramatorsk, Ukraine.
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Aftermath of a Russian attack on a residential building in Kramatorsk, Ukraine on Aug. 2.
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“But only after the necessary work is done at the expert level and the appropriate distance is overcome,” he added, without saying exactly what conditions must be met.
Peace talks in Istanbul between Russia and Ukraine have stalled — and Putin has said that Ukraine is not yet ready for negotiations, according to the Kyiv Post.
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Volodymyr Zelensky pays tribute to victims on Aug. 1.
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Last week, the Russian leader said that his demands for Ukraine, which he first outlined in summer 2024, remain unchanged.
The authoritarian has said Russia is seeking a “long-term, lasting peace” rather than simply a pause for rearmament.
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