Diplomatic Deadlock: Putin Rejects Zelenskyy’s Direct Negotiation Request
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused the Kremlin of prioritizing continued military aggression over diplomatic resolution after Russian President Vladimir Putin formally rejected a request for direct, in-person peace negotiations. The refusal, delivered during the annual St. Petersburg International Economic Forum this week, effectively stalls international efforts to broker a ceasefire as the conflict enters…
