Kiev said he would discuss that ensuring a “unconditional ceasefire” is his priority. Moscow said he wanted to address the “root cause” of the war. A shorthand for maximalist demands that denounce Ukraine was reported.
Expectations for negotiations, originally proposed by Vladimir Putin, have fallen significantly after Russian leaders refused an invitation to meet Volodymie Zelensky in person.
Donald Trump said he wanted to meet Putin before Friday. His comments are likely to worry Ukraine, who fears that conditions of peace will be expelled without them.
NATO executive director Mark Latte said Russian leaders made a “big mistake” by sending a low-negotiator team.
Meanwhile, Ursula von der Leyen vowed to “put the pressure up” until Vladimir Putin is ready for peace.
Turkish foreign minister said the country is hosting consultations and today it is essential to ensure a ceasefire “as soon as possible.”
MNA