Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy clash over the legitimacy of peace negotiations. Putin argues Ukraine can legally pursue talks, but accuses Zelenskiy of illegitimacy.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that the rigours of nearly three years of war did not allow for changes in mobilisation rules because if soldiers left for home en masse, Russian President Vladimir Putin "will kill us all".

The ongoing war in Ukraine has raised concerns about how and when peace talks might take place, and who will be involved in shaping the outcome. Also read "I Betrayed My Homeland": North Korean Soldier Leaves Tragic Last Words During a meeting in Kyiv with Moldovan President Maia Sandu,

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Saturday said Ukraine must be involved in peace talks proposed by Europe and the United States towards ending his country’s war with Russia. Zelenskiy, at a joint news conference with Moldovan President Maia Sandu,

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy hopes Europe and the United States will be involved in any talks about ending his country's war with Russia, he told reporters on Saturday.At a joint press conference with President Maia Sandu of neighbouring Moldova,

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday said allies should work toward determining a format for any upcoming peace talks with Russia and that Kyiv must be involved for successful negotiations.