Putin's advisor: If Zelensky really wants to talk, he should come.
Jurij Uszakow, an advisor to Vladimir Putin, stated that if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wishes to talk, he should come to Moscow. Uszakow emphasized that Putin has never refused a conversation and would certainly respond if Zelensky called. He mentioned that Zelensky has been sending signals through various channels and reiterated the invitation for him to visit. Additionally, it was reported that Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre recently spoke with Putin, conveying Zelensky's willingness for a direct meeting. A new round of negotiations involving Russia, Ukraine, and the United States is also anticipated.