Zelenskyy Proposes Direct Talks with Putin
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- Volodymyr Zelenskyy sent an open letter to President Vladimir Putin proposing direct face‑to‑face talks to end the war.
- Kremlin officials said President Putin has been briefed on Zelenskyy’s letter.
- Reuters reported that Zelenskyy is calling for face‑to‑face Ukraine war negotiations in his letter.
- DW noted that the Ukrainian president’s open letter urges direct talks with the Russian leader.
Why it matters: Ukraine could secure a direct diplomatic route to end the war, potentially saving lives and reducing reconstruction costs, while Russia would gain a platform to influence any settlement terms.
