Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky used an open letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin to renew calls for direct peace talks and urge an end to the war, according to CNN.
The letter was released during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, a move widely seen as an attempt to highlight growing economic concerns inside Russia.
Zelensky argued that the conflict is placing increasing pressure on Russia's economy and society and claimed Moscow continues to miss key military objectives in eastern Ukraine.
According to the report, Zelensky proposed a face-to-face meeting with Putin in a neutral third country and called for a full ceasefire before negotiations begin. He said Europe should not wait for the United States to shift its attention back from the Iran crisis before pursuing peace efforts.
The Kremlin confirmed Putin had been briefed on the letter. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Zelensky could travel to Moscow if he wanted a meeting, a proposal Kyiv rejected.
Meanwhile, Putin said peace ideas previously advanced by President Donald Trump could serve as a foundation for a future settlement if both sides are willing to compromise. The report also noted growing debate in Washington over additional aid and sanctions related to the conflict.
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