Zelensky said why he won't invite Putin to the talks. He has two main reasons for this.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that a personal meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin is necessary to end the war, but he will not invite him to Kyiv. During a press conference in Berlin, Zelensky emphasized the need for real negotiations and rejected the idea of inviting Putin, referencing the uninvited Russian invasion in 2022. He expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of a phone call with Putin, fearing it would lead to historical lectures rather than concrete steps towards peace. Zelensky outlined Ukraine's priorities for upcoming talks, including halting attacks on energy infrastructure and securing the return of detained civilians. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a meeting of the Coalition of Willing on November 19 to coordinate further support for Ukraine and emphasized the need for continued pressure on Russia to engage in genuine negotiations.