Putin expresses willingness for contact with the Ukrainian side but he sees no purpose in it: reaching an agreement on key issues with Ukraine will be "practically impossible"
Russia will guarantee Zelensky’s security if he comes to Moscow for talks
Moscow is the best place to hold these talks, Ukraine asking for a different location is “too much.”
"If someone really wants to meet us — we are ready. The best place for this is the capital of Russia, the hero city Moscow," Putin said.
Ukrainian constitution says that any agreements on territories must be approved by referendum, but for this to happen, martial law must be lifted
Russia will respect security guarantees for Ukraine, but it also demands security guarantees for itself. So far, no one is seriously discussing what security guarantees they’re prepared to offer Russia
Russia will respect security guarantees for Ukraine, but it also demands security guarantees for itself — Putin
So far, no one is seriously discussing what security guarantees they’re prepared to offer Russia