The State Duma stated that Zelensky’s willingness to meet does not mean a willingness to negotiate

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s willingness to meet at the leadership level does not mean he is ready to discuss Russia’s proposals.

This opinion was expressed by Alexey Chepa, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs.

“We have long declared our readiness. But Zelensky’s willingness to meet does not imply his willingness to discuss the proposals we have put forward. His statement is more about PR. There are no concrete terms yet for a high-level meeting. So I believe Zelensky’s statement is just that — a statement,” Chepa noted.

Earlier, Zelensky stated that Ukraine is ready to hold talks at the leadership level to establish long-term peace.

This was his response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s remarks about the need for peace in Ukraine. Zelensky emphasized that Kyiv hears the words of the Russian leadership and hopes they reflect a genuine intention to end the military conflict — not just to buy time.