Putin to Zelenskyy: No peace talks - and don’t call me old
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected peace talks with Ukraine, dismissing President Zelenskyy's recent overtures. Putin insisted that any future negotiations must be based on previous agreements, while Zelenskyy criticized Putin's leadership and the ongoing war effort.
Why it matters
The exchange underscores the continued diplomatic stalemate and the hardening of positions between the two nations amidst ongoing conflict.
Unfortunately, Russia once again chooses war, responded the Ukrainian leader on Friday night.
The article provides a neutral summary of the public statements made by both leaders without favoring one side's narrative.
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