Has the moment for ending the Russia-Ukraine war finally arrived? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has publicly challenged Vladimir Putin to direct talks, saying it is time to end five years of conflict. The appeal came just after Ukrainian drones struck targets in St. Petersburg. Meanwhile, Putin says peace is possible but only on terms discussed with Donald Trump during the Alaska summit. As Russian forces continue advancing and both sides trade sharp messages, hopes for a breakthrough are colliding with deep mistrust. Could a historic Putin-Zelensky meeting finally change the course of the war?