Zelenskiy Urges U.S. Reaction to Putin's Diplomacy Stance

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy seeks a strong U.S. response if Russian President Putin declines a meeting. While addressing reporters in Kyiv, he expressed uncertainty about Moscow's territorial concessions and deemed Budapest a 'challenging' spot for potential future negotiations.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called for a 'strong reaction' from the United States should Russian President Vladimir Putin refuse a face-to-face meeting.

In remarks made to journalists in Kyiv on Wednesday, Zelenskiy voiced uncertainty about the territorial compromises Moscow might consider.

Additionally, Zelenskiy noted that he sees Budapest as a 'challenging' location for forthcoming talks between the two nations.

(With inputs from agencies.)