"He suggested that Zelenskyy's term has expired with no means of extending it, once again questioning his legitimacy to hold the office without elections. So does it make sense to meet with the current administration? We could do that; I've never refused to do that if that leads to some positive outcomes, he argued. He said Trump asked him if it was possible to which he replied: I said yes, it was possible, let him come to Moscow."
"No preparations for Trump's visit to Russia, Putin says Putin signals readiness to raise seniority of Russia's delegation for talks with Ukraine Putin appears unfazed by prospect of more EU sanctions, claiming Ukraine is 'excuse' for measures targeting Russia 'If common sense prevails, there is a way of ending this conflict,' Putin says, but warns about 'military means' if no agreement 'Let him come to Moscow,' Putin says about Zelenskyy 'Let Zelenskyy come to Moscow' for meeting, Putin says"
Putin said he never excluded meeting Zelenskyy but questioned whether meeting the current administration made sense, citing claims that Zelenskyy's term has expired and alleging no means to extend it without elections. He said Trump asked whether a meeting was possible and replied that it was, inviting Zelenskyy to come to Moscow. Putin said there were no preparations for a Trump visit to Russia and signaled readiness to raise the seniority of Russia's delegation in talks with Ukraine. Putin appeared unfazed by potential EU sanctions, called Ukraine an 'excuse' for measures targeting Russia, and warned of military means if agreements fail.
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