Zelensky says he would meet Putin at G20 summit
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said he would be willing to meet Russian president Vladimir Putin at the December G20 leaders' summit if both are invited, saying results should follow any talks. Washington has pushed to revive negotiations, sending Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Kyiv and Moscow, and U.S. and Russian leaders held a phone call. Russia has already attended some G20 meetings and plans to send officials to a Houston energy meeting. Zelensky said Ukraine is stronger militarily than last year and called for more interceptor missiles as Russia produces about 140 ballistic missiles per month.
Zelensky is willing to meet Putin at the December G20 summit.
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The United States has pushed to restart talks and sent negotiators to Kyiv and Moscow. Both sides have stepped up long-range strikes and civilian deaths rose. A G20 leaders' meeting could offer a chance for direct talks but trust remains…
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