The Kremlin has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has pointed to Moscow for direct talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Kremlin Foreign Policy Aide Yury Ushakov stated that the necessary conditions for potential contacts would be provided.
According to Ushakov, Putin reiterated that they are ready to evaluate Zelenskyy's request for face-to-face negotiations in Moscow. Ushakov stated, "Our boss reiterated that if Zelenskyy wants to hold direct negotiations, he should come to Moscow. All necessary conditions, including arrangements regarding his security, will be provided to him here."
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The Kremlin statement noted that Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Finnish President Alexander Stubb conveyed the message that Zelenskyy is open to mutual contacts during their recent phone calls with Putin.
Ushakov said that the issue of who would represent Europe in negotiations regarding Ukraine has not yet been addressed and could be evaluated at a later stage.
Stating that Putin's phone call with Støre and Stubb lasted approximately 90 minutes, Ushakov described the conversation as "comprehensive and productive." It was reported that the parties agreed to establish contact again if necessary.
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