(Editor's note) If Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy again… (зеленский · москва · владимир)
(Editor's note) If Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy again expresses support for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, he may still be able to travel to Moscow for this purpose, said Yuri Ushakov, an aide to the head of the Russian state.
Consensus
- Russian officials have expressed willingness to host Ukrainian President Zelensky in Moscow for talks on the Ukraine conflict if he is ready for serious and responsible dialogue.
- The proposal to meet in Moscow was previously made by Russian President Vladimir Putin and reiterated by his press secretary Dmitry Peskov and aide Yuri Ushakov.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky has stated he will not travel to Moscow for negotiations.
- Zelensky has suggested meeting in neutral locations such as Turkey, Switzerland, or the Middle East.
- The Russian side has indicated that they did not receive an official invitation from Ukraine for a meeting at the G7 summit.
Points of divergence
- The Russian side has repeatedly stated its position on this matter through President Putin. — vesti
- Peskov commented on Zelensky's willingness to meet with Putin at the G7 summit, noting that no official invitation was sent. — kommersant
- Zelensky stated he is not considering a trip to Moscow and prefers neutral locations. — m24
- Ushakov reiterated that Zelensky can come to Moscow if he wants to meet, referencing previous statements. — interfax