Zelensky says all negotiations on ending war should happen publicly

All discussion of issues related to negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine should take place publicly, Volodymyr Zelensky told members of the Ukrainian media on Thursday.

The Ukrainian president told journalists that foreign leaders have recently signaled the possibility of talks with Russia. Because Russia is waging a full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine, Zelensky said, any negotiations should be held publicly rather than behind the scenes.

Zelensky also noted that in order to rid other world leaders of any doubts about Ukraine’s willingness to engage in talks, he offered 10 concrete steps that could be taken to restore peace in Ukraine in his speech at the G20 summit in Bali.

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