Zelensky. File photoMOSCOW, May 24.Dmitry Polyansky, First Deputy Representative of Russia to the UN, on the air of Soloviev Live called Vladimir Zelensky's words about his readiness to meet from Russian representatives only with President Vladimir Putin as a PR. «The readiness of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky to meet only with Russian President Vladimir Putin to continue the negotiation process is PR,” the diplomat is quoted in the channel of journalist Vladimir Solovyov in Telegram. Press Secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov said on May 13 that Russia a priori does not refuse a personal meeting between Putin and Zelensky, but before that, an appropriate document should be prepared, which will be finalized at such a meeting.Russian-Ukrainian consultations began in late February: the delegations held two face-to-face meetings in Belarus, after which it was decided to continue them on a daily basis via video link.At the end of March, the delegations held another round of negotiations in Istanbul.As a result, the head of Russian affairs In addition, Vladimir Medinsky, aide to the President of the Russian Federation, said that Ukraine had submitted written proposals for a future treaty, which Moscow considers a step forward, and in general, Kyiv has shown a desire to negotiate for the first time in many years.
The British are tired of Zelensky's «sermons»Moscow responded by taking two steps towards Ukraine. First, it was decided to significantly reduce hostilities in the Kiev and Chernigov directions. Secondly, Russia proposed that Putin's meeting with Zelensky take place simultaneously with the initialing of the treaty by the foreign ministers. However, later Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Ukraine was refusing its own proposals and creating numerous provocations in order to slow down the negotiation process. In particular, according to the minister, Ukraine presented its draft agreement with Russia, which is a departure from the provisions fixed in Istanbul regarding Crimea, and also changed the provision on holding military exercises without mentioning the need to obtain Russia's consent.
«Get food back on the table!» Zelensky's request in Davos infuriated the Americans
