Zelenskyy Pens Open Letter to Putin Calling for Face-to-Face Talks

Is it finally time for Putin and Zelenskyy to meet for peace talks or will the Russia-Ukraine war rage on?

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Zelenskyy Pens Open Letter to Putin Calling for Face-to-Face Talks

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Above: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ayia Napa on April 23. Image credit: Nicolas Tucat/AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-Ukraine narrative

Russians continue to feel the cost of Putin's invasion and are growing tired of the war. Ukraine has also suffered, but has not capitulated and remains ready to fight for its independence. However, Kyiv would prefer to end the war, and the best way to do that is for the leaders to meet and settle the issues once and for all.

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Pro-Russia narrative

The Kremlin has reviewed Zelenskyy's letter and it will be presented to Putin shortly. The Russian leader has always made clear that his Ukrainian counterpart is welcome to come to Moscow anytime should he wish to engage in peace talks. Zelenskyy's words mischaracterize the obstacles to a ceasefire, as Ukrainian resistance to talks remains.

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