Moscow/Kyiv: Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that negotiations to end the ongoing conflict with Ukraine are possible, but not with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. His remarks come as the nearly three-year-long war continues to devastate both nations.
In response, Zelenskyy dismissed Putin’s stance, accusing him of being “afraid” of real negotiations and using “cynical tricks” to prolong the war. The Ukrainian leader reaffirmed his commitment to defending Ukraine’s sovereignty and insisted that any peace talks should respect his country’s territorial integrity.
The statement from Putin signals a potential shift in Russia’s approach but also raises questions about the feasibility of negotiations without Ukraine’s sitting president. Meanwhile, international leaders continue to push for diplomatic efforts to bring an end to the conflict.
As tensions persist, the possibility of a resolution remains uncertain, with both sides holding firm to their positions.