Putin says in response to Zelenskyy's letter that he "sees no point in meeting"
Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has said that he has read the open letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and "sees no point in holding a meeting".
Source: Putin speaking at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF)
Details: Putin declared that he "currently sees no point" in meeting. He described the letter as containing "elements of rudeness" and said it "creates obstacles to a possible meeting".
Commenting on the remarks made about his age, he noted that there are world leaders who are older than him.
"I believe that many other political figures carry out their duties at my age; some are older than me," Putin said.
Responding to the observation that he has been in power for a long time, Putin advised Zelenskyy "not to be afraid to run for election and to act within the framework of the constitution" and "not to usurp power".
The Kremlin leader also claimed that Zelenskyy had sought a meeting through a Russian businessman.
Meanwhile, he stressed that he was not refusing to meet, but is against "empty conversations".
Putin concluded by addressing Russian military personnel: "Keep working, brothers."
Background:
- In an open letter dated 4 June, Zelenskyy proposed that Putin agree on a date and meet in person to discuss ending the war. He also called for Europe and the US to be involved in Russia-Ukraine negotiations.
- Zelenskyy further urged Putin not to prolong the war into 2027 and 2028.
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that Zelenskyy's open letter to Putin calling for an end to the war will be delivered through diplomatic channels.
- US President Donald Trump commented on Zelenskyy's open letter to Putin and said he supports the idea of their meeting.
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