Russian President Vladimir Putin told Finnish and Norwegian leaders that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy would be given safety assurances and necessary logistics if he traveled to Russia to discuss a peace settlement. While the Kremlin signal opens the door for leader level contact, aide Yuri Ushakov noted that such a meeting to sign documents would be most appropriate after negotiations have concluded. During the same conversation, Putin reiterated that he is unwilling to compromise on the capture of the entire Donbas region, maintaining a primary point of contention that has blocked previous ceasefire efforts.
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Vladimir Putin Offers Security Guarantees for Zelenskyy Visit to Moscow
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