Putin's Aide Confirms No Change in Stance on Meeting Zelenskyy
Putin's stance on meeting Zelenskyy unchanged: Putin's aide Yury Ushakov
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Yury Ushakov, aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, stated that Putin's willingness to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remains unchanged. He criticized recent messages from Kyiv as outdated and reiterated that Zelenskyy should initiate contact for talks. Ushakov also commented on the prospects of a ceasefire and ongoing discussions about prisoner exchanges.
- 01Putin's readiness to meet Zelenskyy remains unchanged.
- 02Ushakov criticized recent communications from Ukraine as outdated.
- 03He emphasized that Zelenskyy should directly call Moscow to arrange talks.
- 04Ushakov dismissed Trump's hopes for a prolonged ceasefire as unfounded.
- 05Discussions about a prisoner exchange are ongoing between Russia and Ukraine.
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Yury Ushakov, an aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, confirmed that Putin's position on meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has not changed. Ushakov criticized messages from Kyiv, conveyed by Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, as outdated and reiterated that Zelenskyy should reach out directly to Moscow to arrange a meeting. He accused Ukraine of inconsistency in its communications. Additionally, Ushakov commented on US President Donald Trump's hopes for a prolonged ceasefire, stating they are unfounded and dependent on all parties involved. He also mentioned that Russian and Ukrainian agencies are currently working on lists for a potential prisoner exchange, which could proceed quickly if an agreement is reached.
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