Russia’s Vladimir Putin said he’s willing to meet with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky but suggested the democratically elected leader couldn’t legally sign a peace deal.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to meet with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky. In a conversation with foreign journalists, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that he wants to speak with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in what he calls the "final phase" in the negotiations between the two parties.

Russian leader Vladimir Putin has declared his readiness for talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but refuses to recognise the current Ukrainian president as legitimate for signing any agreements. Source: Putin during a meeting with representatives of global news agencies,