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Kremlin says Putin can meet Zelenskiy only to finalise conflict arrangements
The Kremlin said Putin would meet Zelenskiy only to finalise agreements on the conflict, with Putin ready for a Moscow meeting at any moment. The meeting would have to have a concrete, productive purpose focused on finalising terms.
Why It Matters
This frames any future talks as limited to concluding negotiated terms of the conflict, signaling Russia's stance on the purpose of engagement.
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Kremlin says Putin-Zelenskiy meeting would be for finalising conflict arrangements
April 22, 2026
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told TASS that Putin is ready for a meeting in Moscow at any moment, but the purpose must be to finalise agreements on the conflict. He said the main goal is a productive meeting with a concrete reason to meet, and that the meeting should only occur to finalise such agreements.