The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, states that resolving the territorial dispute requires direct negotiations with Vladimir Putin.

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, stated that resolving the territorial dispute with Russia is impossible without direct contact with President Vladimir Putin. In an interview, Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine is open to meetings in various formats, including with the participation of the USA. He mentioned the importance of a trilateral meeting to facilitate negotiations. Zelensky also expressed his desire for Europe to be involved at a certain stage of the negotiations, considering that Ukraine's security guarantees are linked to its membership in the European Union. The Ukrainian president emphasized that territorial integrity issues must be resolved by heads of state.