Putin rules out Zelensky's offer to meet and vows to pursue war goals Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday rejected a proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a face-to-face meeting to end the four-year war, saying he saw "no point" in meeting his Ukrainian counterpart until a possible peace deal had been agreed. Read about the day’s events as they unfolded on… France 24 · Jun 5
‘You can stop your war’: Zelenskyy’s open letter to Putin – in full Russians are increasingly tired of the conflict and the time to end it is now, Ukraine’s president tells his Russian counterpart in an open letter The Guardian - AU · Jun 5
Ukraine war briefing: Ukrainian men should be turned back from EU to fight, says Swedish minister ‘The war needs to be fought and won – essential more men stay’ in Ukraine, says Johan Forssell; Zelenskyy writes open letter to Putin. What we know on day 1,563 The Guardian - AU · Jun 5
'I am proposing a meeting': Zelenskyy seeks direct talks with Putin, suggests neutral venue Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has directly appealed to Russian leader Vladimir Putin for a meeting to resolve key issues, proposing negotiations in a neutral country. Zelenskyy also called for the return of Ukrainian civilians and children, while accusing Russia of preparing for a prolonged conflict and seeking to destabilize neighboring… The Times of India · Jun 5
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Zelensky calls for Putin peace talks in new open letter: ‘It’s leaders who resolve the key issues’ The letter was the first public message Zelensky has written directly to Putin since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022
Bangkok Post · Jun 4 In open letter to Putin, Zelensky calls for meeting and ceasefire KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin in a rare open letter to the Russian leader Thursday, shortly after the Kremlin chief had conceded Moscow needed to strengthen its air defences amid a spate of Ukrainian attacks.
Euronews · Jun 4 Zelenskyy proposes face-to-face meeting to discuss end of war in open letter to Putin Zelenskyy has repeatedly called for a meeting with Putin, saying only face-to-face talks will yield an agreement on territory.