Putin rejects offer to meet Zelenskyy as European leaders warn Ukraine war poses 'direct threat' to nearby nations
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected a meeting proposal from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, labeling it 'boorish' and insisting on achieving military goals first. Meanwhile, European leaders express concern over the war's threat to neighboring nations following drone incidents in Romania.
Why it matters
The hardening of positions between Russia and Ukraine, combined with cross-border incidents, increases the risk of the conflict expanding into NATO territory.
Vladimir Putin has described Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s open letter proposing a meeting as "boorish". ( AP: Dmitri Lovetsky )
The article presents statements from both sides and reports on objective events like the drone incident in Romania.
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