Ukraine’s Zelenskyy, in letter to Russia’s Putin, proposes meeting to end war
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In his open letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggested holding a meeting to find a solution to the war that has been going on for years between the two countries.
“We see that the United States is completely focused on the Iran issue, and it would be wrong to wait until the war in Europe returns to the spotlight. Ukraine proposes to end this war through direct contact between us – you. I propose a meeting,” Zelenskyy said. he said. letter.
“There are countries that have traditionally hosted leaders to solve the problems of war and peace. Switzerland, Turkey, the countries of the Arab world; many are able and willing to host such a meeting. It is the leaders who solve the fundamental problems. This has always been the case and always will be.”
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte (not seen) hold a joint press conference in Kiev, Ukraine, on June 3, 2026. (Danylo Antoniuk/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Zelenskyy suggested that Europe and the United States should also be involved in the peace process.
“Since the war is taking place in Europe and Ukraine needs security guarantees, and at the same time you are looking for security guarantees for yourself, it would make sense to involve people who can really act as guarantors. We believe that Europe, those who have the capacity to really influence the situation, should be part of this process. We also believe that the United States should also be part of the process. This is what can help shape a new security architecture for our part of the world,” he said.
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He stated that Ukraine would agree to a ceasefire during the proposed negotiations.
“Ukraine is ready for a full ceasefire for the duration of the negotiations. This is standard practice, and current developments around Iran only reinforce this point. An attempt to establish real silence is the best way to start talking to each other. We believe that this will be a real ceasefire, not just an attempt – if that is what you want.”
He also suggested a prisoner swap between the two nations, noting, “Ukraine is ready for an all-for-all exchange of prisoners of war, and this could become a good prologue to ending the war. Serious steps must be taken to return civilians and children who were taken away during the war.”
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Warning Putin, Zelenskyy said: “If you do not personally come to the conclusion that it is time to end this war, Ukraine will continue to fight for its own existence. There will be those who support us. But you will have to fight much harder for your own existence, not Russia’s, but your own. And this is not a threat from me or from Ukraine. It is a well-known fact of Russian history: When Russia gets tired, change comes.”
