Ukraine has proposed a new round of peace talks with Russia to try to end the ongoing war. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also said he is ready to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin directly, if it can help bring peace.
The conflict between the two countries has caused great damage and loss of life since it began. Many people have been forced to leave their homes, and cities have been destroyed. Ukraine says that now is the time to return to the negotiating table and find a peaceful solution.
Zelenskyy said he believes honest talks are the only way to stop the fighting and protect the people of both countries. He added that he is willing to meet Putin personally, but only if the meeting is serious and focused on ending the war.
So far, Russia has not given a clear response to the offer. Earlier attempts at peace talks have failed, but Ukraine hopes this new proposal will be taken seriously.
World leaders are watching closely and have welcomed Ukraine’s willingness to talk. Many countries want the war to end as soon as possible, and they hope both sides will choose peace over violence.
This new call for talks brings hope, but it remains unclear whether Russia will agree to the discussions or a meeting between the two presidents.