Article Summary

This article reports that Ukrainian President Zelensky called for a direct meeting with Vladimir Putin and offered a full ceasefire to end the war, but the Kremlin dismissed the idea, saying talks can only happen after a deal is already agreed. It highlights Zelensky’s peace push while noting Putin’s refusal to meet unless Ukraine concedes territory, and mentions Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russia as part of the ongoing conflict. The article frames Ukraine as seeking peace through negotiation while depicting Russia as setting rigid preconditions, using some emotionally charged language but backing claims with direct statements and observable events.