Russians Welcome Idea Of Putin–Zelensky Meeting Many Russians have welcomed the prospect of direct talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, announced by US President Donald Trump after meeting both leaders last week. It would be their first face-to-face meeting in nearly six years, following the collapse of diplomatic ties after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Some citizens expressed hope the talks could end the war, while others remained sceptical, doubting any peace breakthrough. Russia currently occupies about one-fifth of Ukraine, including Crimea and parts of Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia. #Russia #Ukraine #Putin #Zelensky #Trump #PeaceTalks #WarInUkraine