Putin says there is 'no point' meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war
The Russian president's refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks.
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The Russian president's refusal comes after his Ukrainian counterpart wrote an open letter calling for face-to-face talks.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has declined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal for a face-to-face meeting, suggesting the offer was insincere and expressing he sees 'no point' in ... .
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr ... y's proposal for a face-to-face meeting to resolve the ongoing conflict, stating he sees 'no point' ... .
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