politics

May 10, 2026

Russian President Putin hasn’t ruled out meeting with Zelensky

The Russian president believes the Ukraine conflict is approaching its end, noting that he is ready to meet Zelensky anywhere after a long-term peace deal is fully prepared

Russian President Putin hasn’t ruled out meeting with Zelensky

TL;DR

  • Putin is open to meeting Zelensky anywhere, including a third country.
  • A meeting can only happen after a final, long-term peace agreement is fully prepared.
  • The meeting should be a signing ceremony, not a negotiation session.
  • Putin believes the Ukraine conflict is heading towards its end.
  • Russia seeks a peaceful resolution provided the conflict's root causes are eliminated.