Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia is choosing war again and accused Vladimir Putin of not wanting to end the conflict.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia is choosing war again and Vladimir Putin has no intention of ending it.

Volodymyr Zelensky said Vladimir Putin does not want to end the war and 'once again chooses war' after rejecting an open letter proposing a face-to-face meeting.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russian leader Vladimir Putin's response to an open letter was weak and indicated Russia is choosing war over peace.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin “simply does not want to end the war,” describing the Kremlin’s response to his proposal for a direct meeting as “weak.”

Zelensky proposed a summit hosted by a neutral state such as Switzerland, Turkey or an Arab country, involving key European actors and the US as potential security guarantors, but Putin rejected the offer and refused to meet.

Putin publicly responded to Zelensky's open letter, questioning the purpose of the meeting and arguing it “would be pointless” and “primarily benefit Ukraine.”

The Kremlin dismissed Zelensky’s genuine peace offer with a sarcastic response – “If he [Zelensky] wants to meet, he should come to Moscow.”