Zelensky proposes face-to-face talks in open letter to Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an open letter, urging direct engagement to end the war and calling for a full ceasefire during negotiations. The Kremlin confirmed receipt of the letter, while Putin reiterated his stance on territorial concessions and questioned Zelensky's legitimacy as a representative.