Ukraine's president's office says a phone call with Putin is possible, but there are concerns it may be a trap
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybyla said Zelensky is ready to meet Putin face-to-face, with Finnish and Norwegian leaders calling him directly. The Kremlin said Putin is open to dialogue, and Ushakov confirmed he will answer calls from Ukrainian and European leaders. Zelensky said he would visit Moscow 'on a rocket' and must travel there to meet Putin, while officials say talks could lead to prisoner exchanges and the return of abducted children.
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybyla stated Volodymyr Zelensky is ready to meet Vladimir Putin.
- The Kremlin stated Vladimir Putin is open to dialogue with everyone.
- Finnish President Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Støre held a phone call with Putin.
- Yuri Ushakov stated Vladimir Putin has never refused conversations.
- Vladimir Putin's assistant Yuri Ushakov stated the Russian leader will answer a call from Volodymyr Zelensky.
- Trilateral negotiations involving Ukraine, the US, and Russia were expected to continue in Abu Dhabi in November.
- Stubb’s office previously stated the call aimed to convey Ukraine’s position on peace talks to Putin.
- Volodymyr Zelensky stated he would visit Moscow 'on a rocket' when asked about visiting Moscow.
- The Financial Times said Putin discussed conflict reasons instead of ending the war in Ukraine.
- Sybiha stated direct talks could lead to confidence-building measures like prisoner exchanges and return of abducted children.
- Peskov said Putin is open to phone talks with the French president or German chancellor.
- Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre denied a Financial Times report.
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