Putin says 'conditions' for talks not met as Zelensky pushes for meeting with Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday the "conditions" were not yet in place for a face-to-face meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, hours after the Ukrainian president said he was willing to meet for talks on ending the war. The comments come amid a flurry of diplomatic activity, including talks between US President Donald Trump and Putin as early as next week.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday the "conditions" were not yet in place for a face-to-face meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, hours after the Ukrainian president said he was willing to meet for talks on ending the war. The comments come amid a flurry of diplomatic activity, including talks between US President Donald Trump and Putin as early as next week.
