Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for direct, face-to-face negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a rare public letter addressed to the Russian leader.
The message marks the first known direct public appeal from Zelenskyy to Putin since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. In the letter, Zelenskyy offered a sharp critique of Putin’s long rule and urged renewed diplomatic engagement to end the ongoing war.
Zelenskyy proposed holding talks at a neutral international location, suggesting countries such as Switzerland, Turkey, or several Arab states as possible venues. He ruled out both Moscow and Kyiv as meeting places and called for a clearly defined date for negotiations.
“I am proposing a meeting,” Zelenskyy stated, emphasizing that only direct dialogue between leaders could resolve key issues. He also suggested a temporary ceasefire during negotiations and proposed a large-scale prisoner exchange as an initial step toward peace.
The Ukrainian president noted that shifting global priorities, including attention on other international conflicts, should not delay efforts to end the war. He also highlighted Ukraine’s growing battlefield capabilities, particularly in long-range operations, while warning of continued Russian aerial attacks and intensified military pressure.
In his remarks, Zelenskyy accused Moscow of attempting to prolong the conflict and destabilize neighboring regions. He also claimed that Russia is facing increasing economic strain, military losses, and internal pressure due to the ongoing war.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump commented on the possibility of peace talks, saying it would be positive if both leaders met and emphasized that compromises from both sides would be necessary to end the war.
Zelenskyy concluded by stating that global sentiment is increasingly shifting, noting that while support for Ukraine remains strong, fatigue with Russia’s prolonged war is growing internationally.
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