Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged a direct meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, following Putin's acknowledgment of the need to bolster Moscow's air defenses.

I am ready for direct talks with Putin to bring this war to an end, rather than waiting for when all will resolve every conflict in the world before our turn finally comes,"…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for face-to-face negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin.