Putin says there is ‘no point’ meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that there is currently “no point” in holding a face-to-face meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine. This declaration follows an open letter penned by the Ukrainian leader, explicitly appealing for direct talks between the two heads of state. The refusal underscores the ongoing impasse in diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict, with both sides maintaining firm positions. Previous attempts at direct high-level negotiations have yielded limited progress, and Putin’s latest comments signal a continued lack of readiness for such a direct engagement at this juncture.