President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed his readiness to hold talks with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, provided there is an understanding regarding ending the war. Source: Interfax-Ukraine news agency,

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that he is now ready to negotiate directly with Vladimir Putin to end the conflict. As the war enters its fourth year this month, the Ukrainian leader has signaled his willingness to engage in direct talks with his Russian counterpart.

The Kremlin on Wednesday dismissed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky saying he was ready for direct talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin as "empty words".