Zelensky proposes face-to-face meeting, 'full ceasefire' in open letter to Putin

04/06/2026 18:56 France 24

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday called for a face-to-face meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a rare open letter, saying he was also ready for a “full ceasefire”. In response, the Kremlin said Zelensky could meet Putin in Moscow "any time".

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