Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Putin Ready for Zelensky Meeting in Final Peace Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to end the war, but only when peace talks are almost done.
Putin also has doubts about Zelensky's power to make a deal.
Putin said he wants a way to stop future conflicts.
Talks have stopped recently, with each side disagreeing on the terms of peace.
Putin is open to meeting Zelensky only at the final stage of negotiations.
Putin questioned Zelensky's authority to sign a peace deal.
Putin stated he is ready to meet Zelensky, regardless of who negotiates on the Ukrainian side.
Talks on ending the conflict have stalled in recent weeks.
Putin wants a solution to prevent similar conflicts in the long term.
- Who
- Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky
- What
- Putin's willingness to meet Zelensky during the final phase of negotiations, and his questioning of Zelensky's authority.
- When
- Thursday, June 20th
- Where
- Saint Petersburg
- Why
- To potentially end the ongoing conflict and prevent future similar situations.
Putin's Perspective
Ukraine's Perspective
Meeting Conditions
Putin's Perspective
Willingness to meet Zelensky in final phase of peace talks.
Ukraine's Perspective
Zelensky's authority is questioned.
Peace Negotiations
Putin's Perspective
Seeks a solution that prevents future conflicts
Ukraine's Perspective
Kyiv accuses Moscow of sabotaging peace efforts.
- Event
- Saint Petersburg
- Key Figures
- Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelensky
- Meeting Stage
- Final phase of negotiations
- Putin's stance
- Open to meeting Zelensky
- Zelensky's Legitimacy
- Putin has questions about it