Zelensky Offers Direct Talks with Putin; Kremlin Invites Him to Moscow

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has written an open letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, proposing direct peace talks and a complete ceasefire. He urged Putin not to be afraid and said it was time to end the war. The Kremlin responded by saying that if Zelensky wants to meet, he can come to Moscow at any time, but also indicated that Russia would not give up the Donbass region.

President Donald Trump supported the idea of a meeting between Putin and Zelensky, saying he would be happy to see them talk. The exchange highlights a rare moment of possible dialogue, though the conditions set by each side remain far apart.