KABUL: Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that the country may engage in peace talks with Ukraine, however, he called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as “illegitimate.”
Meanwhile, Zelensky in response on his X account said that Putin fears negotiations and strong leaders, utilizing all available means to prolong the war.
Putin responded that he would not engage in direct talks with Zelensky.
The President of Ukraine declared martial law on February 24, 2022, in response to the Russian invasion.