Zelenskyy sends open letter to Putin proposing a meeting

Odaily News, local time on the 4th, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sent an open letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, proposing a direct meeting between the two leaders "to bring an end to the conflict through a fair and dignified path, and to build an effective and practical security guarantee mechanism." The open letter stated that Ukraine has no intention of prolonging the conflict and has proactively proposed a ceasefire negotiation plan. Regarding the meeting and negotiation process, Ukraine proposed that direct consultations between Ukraine and Russia take place first, followed by the involvement of related parties such as the United States and Europe, to provide support for the subsequent establishment of a security guarantee system. In the letter, Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is prepared for negotiations, willing to implement a comprehensive ceasefire during the negotiation process, and to conduct prisoner exchanges with Russia based on the principle of "all for all," fully cooperating to advance peace negotiations. Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of the Russian President, responded that Putin has not yet read Zelenskyy's open letter. (Jinshi)