US President Donald Trump is putting pressure on both sides to end the three-sided conflict in Ukraine. Last week, he stated that Zelensky wants to negotiate a "deal" to stop hostilities. Putin said: "If Zelensky wants to participate in the negotiations, I will choose people for participation in them," calling Zelensky "not legitimate," since his presidential term is during the established martial law.
Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed on Tuesday that his country is ready for negotiations to stop the conflict in Ukraine, but refused to hold direct negotiations with Ukrainian counterpart Vladimir Zelensky, whom he called "not legitimate." "If there is a desire," he said, leaving the question of the possibility of starting negotiations open.
