Zelenskyy Urges Putin to Negotiate Directly in Neutral Country, Says Public Letter

In a public letter, Ukraine's Zelenskyy called on Putin. He urged Putin to engage in direct negotiations. Zelenskyy specified that talks should occur in a neutral country. The appeal was published by Idaho Press. The letter seeks to open a diplomatic channel amid ongoing conflict. Zelenskyy framed the request as a step toward peace. No response from Putin was reported at the time. International observers will monitor any movement toward negotiations.