Putin Rejects Zelenskyy's Offer for Direct Talks, Citing No Point
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's call for direct talks, stating that such a meeting would be "pointless." Putin's refusal comes as he vows to intensify war efforts and promotes a new world economic order.
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Putin promotes a new world economic order at St. Petersburg forum
At "Russian Davos," Putin ruled out meeting with Zelenskyy and promoted a new world economic order.
By Charles Maynes
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has turned down an offer for in-person talks with the Ukrainian President.
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Read full article →Zelenskyy proposes meeting Putin in person in sharply worded open letter. The reply was shorter
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had called for a sit-down between the two leaders to end the four-year war.
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Read full article →Putin claims Zelensky sought private meeting weeks before open letter urging direct peace talks
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Read full article →Putin Rejects Open Letter By Zelensky Urging Meet: 'Pointless'
Putin Rejects Open Letter By Zelensky Urging Meet: 'Pointless' Russian President Vladimir Putin has responded dismissively to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's open letter issued the day prior, which urged that the two leaders meet in order to finally forge a peace deal and bring an end to the war, now it its fifth year. Putin made clear Friday that he sees no point in holding a personal meeting with Zelensky. He was asked directly about the letter while attending the St....
By Tyler Durden
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Read full article →Putin rules out meeting Zelensky; vows to pursue war goals
Russia has demanded control of Ukraine's eastern Donbas region as well as sweeping political and military restrictions on its neighbour. The post Putin rules out meeting Zelensky; vows to pursue war goals appeared first on Vanguard News.
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