Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Wednesday that he is willing to meet with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, provided there is proper preparation. “Let Zelensky come to Moscow and the meeting will happen,” he emphasized characteristically.
At the same time, he expressed reservations about whether such a meeting would have substantial results.
Putin mentioned that “Russia is not fighting for territory in Ukraine, but for people’s rights,” noting that every country has the right to choose its own security guarantees, both Ukraine and Russia.
Meanwhile, he reiterated Moscow’s opposition to any potential Ukrainian membership in NATO, a development that continues to be a flashpoint in Russia-West relations.
