US EditionRussia's Putin says he's open to talks with Merz, Zelenskyy
- Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday in St Petersburg he is open to talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- Putin stated Germany is not neutral in Russia's war against Ukraine due to its supply of tanks and possible delivery of Taurus missiles to Kyiv, which Moscow views as direct participation.
- He also offered to mediate the conflict between Israel and Iran, proposing Moscow could negotiate a settlement that balances Iran's peaceful nuclear pursuits and Israel's security concerns.
- Putin expressed willingness to engage in meaningful negotiations based on core settlement principles and stated that he has frequently affirmed Russia’s openness to communication, including if the Federal Chancellor wishes to initiate a conversation.
- These statements emphasize Moscow's willingness to engage diplomatically while maintaining that German support for Ukraine undermines Germany's role as a mediator in the conflict.
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If Merz wants to call and talk, then Russia is open to these contacts, Putin said.
Latest news about the Ukraine war: Russian drones attack Saporishyah. USA prevent Ukraine declaration at G7 summit. Putin open for Merz conversation. The ticker.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he is ready to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, but doubts the legitimacy of Zelensky's decisions.
Russia's leader Putin recently showed little interest in negotiations for an end to the war against Ukraine. Now, however, he said that he was ready for a conversation with Chancellor Merz. The Kremlin chief also spoke about Iran.
He is open to talks with Volodymyr Selenskyj and Freidrich Merz, President Putin says. A Taurus delivery would "completely ruin" the relationship with Russia.
Putin on Iran and Germany's Merz - U.S. News & World Report
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