Russian leader Vladimir Putin held a late-night press conference on June 19. It turned out to be a show for US President Donald Trump, said advisor to the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Mykhailo Podolyak.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he’s open to meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but only during the final stage of peace negotiations to end the three-year war. He also questioned Zelensky’s authority to sign a deal,

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is ready to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Russian leader is also open to talking with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.