Vladimir Putin tentatively agreed to face-to-face talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding a peace deal in Ukraine, although no official confirmation has come from Moscow. This potential meeting follows a day of intense diplomacy where Donald Trump ruled out a ceasefire while Zelenskyy pushed for US-backed security guarantees. Trump initiated arrangements for the meeting after discussions with both leaders. British and German leaders expressed cautious optimism, noting the need for persuasion to ensure Putin attends. Zelenskyy affirmed Ukraine's readiness to engage in talks regarding territorial issues with Russia.
"The American president spoke with the Russian president on the phone and agreed that there would be a meeting between the Russian president and the Ukrainian president within the next two weeks."
"Zelenskyy said that following the talks security guarantees for Kyiv would be formalised within 10 days."
"Putin, for his part, said he was open to the idea of direct talks with Ukraine as he spoke by phone with Trump."
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