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Volodymyr Zelensky invites Vladimir Putin to face-to-face peace talks
By United Press International · June 16, 2026 · 1 min read
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin to engage in face-to-face meetings to end the ongoing four-year war. In an open letter released Thursday, Zelensky expressed Ukraine's desire to resolve the conflict through direct engagement.
Key takeaways
President Zelensky challenged President Putin to face-to-face peace talks.
The proposal was made via an open letter sent late Thursday.
Ukraine expressed a desire to end the four-year war through direct engagement.
Zelensky stated that it is incumbent on the sides to act.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet face-to-face in an effort to end the four-year war between their nations.
In an open letter sent to Putin late Thursday, Zelensky stated that Ukraine seeks to conclude the conflict through direct engagement.
Zelensky noted in his correspondence that it is incumbent on both sides to act toward a resolution.
The proposal comes as the conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues into its fourth year.