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Zelensky Ready to Meet Putin to End War

Published January 28, 2026, 06:25

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is willing to meet directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin to resolve outstanding issues and reach an agreement to end the war. According to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha, the most contentious issues are territorial and the fate of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Negotiators from Kyiv and Moscow recently held direct talks in the United Arab Emirates, mediated by the US, and are expected to meet again on Sunday. Meanwhile, Russian strikes continue, with two deaths near Kyiv and 12 civilians losing their lives in other regions. According to a US analysis, the war has caused nearly two million casualties on both sides.