Zelensky Plans Putin Meeting Pending Security Guarantees

"Within 7-10 days, we would like to have an understanding of the architecture of the security guarantees. And based on such an understanding, we plan to have a trilateral meeting," Zelensky said, adding that US President Donald Trump would also attend.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told Reuters on Thursday that he is willing to see Russian President Vladimir Putin, but only after Ukraine obtains security guarantees. He proposed Switzerland, Austria, or Turkey as possible meeting points.

"Within 7-10 days, we would like to have an understanding of the architecture of the security guarantees. And based on such an understanding, we plan to have a trilateral meeting," Zelensky said, adding that US President Donald Trump would also attend.

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Referring to potential locations, he went on, "Switzerland, Austria -- we agree. For us, Turkey is a NATO country and in Europe. And we are not against." His comments were released to several media groups, including AFP, on Thursday.

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