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Zelensky Calls for Direct Meeting with Putin to Resolve Ukraine Conflict

5 Haziran 2026France 24

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made a significant proposal for peace by suggesting a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a rare open letter, Zelensky expressed his willingness for a 'full ceasefire' and emphasized the importance of direct engagement to resolve the ongoing confl…
This proposal marks a notable shift in diplomatic efforts to end the years-long war between Ukraine and Russia.
The war in Ukraine has been ongoing since 2014, following Russia's annexation of Crimea and the subsequent conflict in Eastern Ukraine. Diplomatic efforts have often faltered, and direct communication between the leaders has been rare.
Zelensky's proposal for a direct meeting with Putin could be seen as a strategic move to re-establish dialogue and potentially pave the way for peace negotiations. However, the effectiveness of such a meeting hinges on the willingness of both leaders to compromise and genuinely seek an end to hostilities.

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