Putin Calls for Renewed Ukraine Peace Talks Amid Leadership Legitimacy Doubts
Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the need to renew Ukraine peace talks, stating that Russia will only negotiate with legitimate leaders in Kyiv. During his visit to Belarus, Putin highlighted that any discussions must consider the current realities on the ground, as Russia questions the legitimacy of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
- Country:
- Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Ukraine peace talks need to be renewed, but that Russia would only deal with legitimate leaders in Kyiv. Putin also told a press conference during a visit to Belarus that talks must reflect "today's realities on the ground".
Russia has cast doubt over the legitimacy of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy after Kyiv said it would not hold presidential elections this year due to the war with Russia, now well into its third year.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
- READ MORE ON:
- Putin
- Ukraine
- peace talks
- Zelenskiy
- Kiev
- legitimacy
- Belarus
- Russia
- war
- leadership
Advertisement
ALSO READ
Poland Arrests 18 in Anti-Sabotage Sweep Tied to Russia & Belarus
Migrants in Limbo: The Human Toll of Belarus-Poland Border Crisis
Poland Launches Commission to Counter Russian and Belarusian Influence
Unilateral or Bilateral Investigation: The Tragic Death on the Belarus-Poland Border
Poland Reinforces Border Security with Belarus No-Go Zone