Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has published an open letter addressed to Russian leader Vladimir Putin, proposing face-to-face negotiations and a comprehensive ceasefire. The letter calls for direct engagement between the two countries to end the war, which has lasted more than four years.
Zelenskyy proposed holding the meeting in a neutral third country. The Ukrainian president stated that only "direct engagement" between the two countries could end the war. He wrote that Ukraine stood ready to continue fighting for its existence.
"Ukraine proposes ending" the conflict through negotiations, according to the Washington Examiner's reporting on the letter. Zelenskyy specifically called for a "full ceasefire" and a face-to-face meeting with Putin.
The open letter comes as both leaders have signaled confidence and willingness to talk. However, Putin has shown no sign of backing off from his demands, according to Deutsche Welle's reporting.
The diplomatic overture occurs as the United States has focused its attention on Iran, according to BBC World.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that both sides have to "make compromises" to resolve the conflict, according to The Guardian's reporting on the developments.
Zelenskyy's proposal represents a rare direct communication to Putin amid ongoing hostilities. The Ukrainian leader's call for negotiations signals continued efforts to find a diplomatic resolution to the conflict that has persisted for over four years.
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