OriginalSourceThe Kyiv IndependentUkraineLeanCenterCredibilityPublished14:47 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe Kyiv IndependentUkraineLeanCenterCredibilityPublished14:47 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Putin open to phone call with Zelensky, Ukraine suspects a Kremlin trap”
“The Kremlin is seeking to avoid a face-to-face meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin by proposing they speak by phone instead, the Kyiv Independent has learned.”
Putin open to dialogue with Zelensky by phone, Kyiv suspects Kremlin trap
Key points
- Kyiv Independent reports Moscow proposes a phone call instead of a face-to-face meeting.
- Ukraine insists leaders must meet in person to address territorial demands and security guarantees.
- Putin said he is open to dialogue with everyone, but no call has been made yet.
- Ukraine fears the phone option may delay meaningful negotiations and avoid higher-level decisions.
- Abu Dhabi talks with Ukraine and the U.S. in November could precede a potential leaders' meeting.
How it got here
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