Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky refused Putin's invitation to discuss in Moscow, emphasizing that he cannot go to the capital of a "terrorist" while his country is being attacked.

Zelensky stated that he cannot accept a meeting with Putin in Moscow in the context of the ongoing attacks on Ukraine. Although he acknowledges the necessity of discussions to end the war, he proposed that the meeting take place in a third country. Putin, on the other hand, insisted that Moscow is the ideal place for negotiations, threatening that Russia will continue its military offensive if the discussions fail. This situation reflects the persistent tensions between the two countries.