High-Stakes Meeting: Putin Open to Talks with Zelenskiy

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed willingness to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, with the condition that the meeting serves the purpose of finalizing agreements concerning their ongoing conflict, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

Peskov, speaking to Russian state television as cited by TASS news agency, emphasized that the meeting's goal should be clear and productive, noting that Putin would welcome such a meeting in Moscow at any time.

The Kremlin's stance underscores a cautious yet open approach to potentially resolving tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with both parties needing to find a common ground to proceed with meaningful discussions.

(With inputs from agencies.)