Zelenskyy Urges Direct Talks With Putin Without Preconditions

Following a meeting with US President Donald Trump in the White House, which occurred after Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, alongside seven European leaders, emphasized the importance of direct discussions with Putin. Zelenskyy stated that these talks should take place without any preconditions, highlighting the potential risks of imposing terms that could favor Russia and undermine the meeting's objectives. He underscored the need for open dialogue to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which began with Russia's full-scale invasion.