Vladimir Putin stated that he sees no reason to meet with Volodymyr Zelensky after he proposed talks to end the war.

Russian leader Vladimir Putin stated on Friday that there are no reasons to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who sent an open letter proposing face-to-face discussions to agree on ending the war. Putin characterized the letter as cheeky and suggested that it is not a sincere proposal.

At the annual economic forum in St. Petersburg, he said he sees no sense in meeting with Zelensky, at least for now. In a previous meeting with international press, Putin maintained a firm stance regarding the war, stating that Russian troops are advancing on the battlefield. He also mentioned that former U.S. President Donald Trump's peace proposals could be a solution if Ukraine is willing to make compromises. Russian nationalists have dismissed Zelensky's letter, considering it a public relations maneuver without genuine intentions to end the conflict.