Kremlin insists Zelenskyy-Putin meeting must be held in Moscow
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has said that contact between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian leader Vladimir Putin is only possible in Moscow.
Source: Interfax, a Kremlin-aligned Russian news agency, citing Peskov at a press conference on 2 February, as reported by European Pravda
Details: Peskov was asked whether the Kremlin is considering organising a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin "on neutral territory".
Quote: "Zelenskyy proposes contact; Putin said it is possible in Moscow. This position remains our position."
More details: Peskov described Moscow's stance as "fairly consistent".
Quote: "We remain open to negotiations. Work is being carried out through working groups. We welcome this and are ready to continue this work in the interests of a settlement in Ukraine."
Background:
- Zelenskyy insisted on a meeting format involving the leaders of Ukraine, the United States and Russia.
- Zelenskyy said on 1 February that the next trilateral meetings between Ukraine, Russia and the United States will take place in Abu Dhabi on 4 and 5 February.
- US President Donald Trump reiterated earlier that he sees a chance of successful talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
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