Zelensky’s Offer for Putin Talks: A Realistic Path to Peace or Political Maneuvering?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed willingness to negotiate directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war, emphasizing that this would only occur if it secured peace for Ukraine. Zelensky clarified that such talks would involve the United States and Europe alongside Ukraine and Russia. While acknowledging Putin as an enemy, Zelensky highlighted a desire to end the “hot stage” of the conflict and transition to diplomatic efforts. This announcement follows Putin’s stated openness to peace talks with former U.S. President Trump, though Russia previously deemed Zelensky illegitimate.
John Q. Hosedrinker