Russian President Vladimir Putin has raised doubts about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s legitimacy to sign a treaty, even as he expressed a willingness to meet for peace talks.

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 leader Vladimir Putin has declared his readiness for talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but refuses to recognise the current Ukrainian president as legitimate for signing any agreements. Source: Putin during a meeting with representatives of global news agencies,