‘Afraid of strong leaders’: Zelenskyy on Putin refusing to directly speak with him

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed willingness for peace talks with Ukraine but refuses to negotiate directly with President Zelenskyy, calling him ‘illegitimate.’ Zelenskyy has accused Putin of prolonging the war and manipulating negotiations. The conflict continues with ongoing drone attacks and territorial advances by Russian forces amid US pressure for peace.

​Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed willingness for peace talks with Ukraine but refuses to negotiate directly with President Zelenskyy, calling him ‘illegitimate.’ Zelenskyy has accused Putin of prolonging the war and manipulating negotiations. The conflict continues with ongoing drone attacks and territorial advances by Russian forces amid US pressure for peace.