Ukraine pushes for Zelenskyy-Putin talks

Ukraine is actively pushing for direct, high-level talks between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Kyiv's top diplomat, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, stated that Ukraine is seeking these face-to-face negotiations, though no date or venue has been set. The push comes amid ongoing conflict and various international diplomatic efforts concerning the war. It remains unclear if Russia is receptive to the proposal for a direct summit between the two leaders.