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Ushakov: Putin Would Answer Phone Call From Zelensky
Kyiv Post • • world
Key Points:
- Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin would accept a direct phone call from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky if initiated by Kyiv, emphasizing Putin has never refused direct talks with foreign leaders.
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stressed that Kyiv views a direct summit between Zelensky and Putin as essential for breaking the diplomatic deadlock and addressing core issues like territorial disputes.
- Kyiv remains open to pragmatic measures such as freezing front lines but insists it will never legally cede sovereign territory or recognize Russian control over occupied areas.
- Preparations are underway for exploratory trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US, and Russia in early November, with Turkey and other partners considered as potential hosts to support diplomatic efforts.
- Moscow is also planning a trilateral meeting with US and Chinese leaders at the APEC summit in mid-November, which may influence Putin's decision to attend the G20 summit in Miami later that year.
