Russian President Vladimir Putin says he's open to meeting Ukraine's Zelensky — but only in the “final phase” of talks. Zelensky, after a missile killed 28 in the capital, urged the world to increase pressure on Moscow,

Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to meet with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky. In a conversation with foreign journalists, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that he wants to speak with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in what he calls the "final phase" in the negotiations between the two parties.