News · 5 June 2026
Zelenskyy writes to Putin, proposes direct war talks
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Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy has written directly to Vladimir Putin for the first time since the 2022 invasion, proposing face-to-face peace talks. The public letter suggested meeting in a neutral country such as Switzerland, Turkey, or an Arab state. Trump welcomed the proposal, while Zelenskyy called on both sides to work toward an immediate ceasefire.
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