Zelensky Proposes Meeting and Ceasefire in Open Letter to Putin
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a rare open letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin proposing a face-to-face meeting and ceasefire. This comes after Putin questioned Zelensky's legitimacy as Ukraine's leader, noting his term expired in 2024. Martial law prevents elections during wartime in Ukraine, though Zelensky has offered to hold a vote on a final peace deal if a ceasefire is in place. Putin has stated he would only meet Zelensky to finalize an already agreed deal.
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· 3 pulledHe said the question of whether Zelensky was Ukraine's legitimate leader needed 'analysis,' after his initial five-year term expired in 2024.
Martial law prohibits elections during wartime in Ukraine, and Zelensky has offered to stage a vote or referendum on a final peace deal if a full ceasefire is in place.
Putin has said he would only meet Zelensky to finalize an already agreed deal.
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