'Putin has never refused to talk to Zelensky, he is free to come to Moscow'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has never refused to talk to Vladimir Zelensky. This was stated by the presidential advisor for foreign policy, Yuri Ushakov, during an interview with Vesti Pavel, reported by the Tass agency.

In response to a question about whether Putin would answer the phone if Zelensky called, the adviser said: "I think he would answer, of course. Putin has never refused to talk." At the same time, Ushakov stressed that if Zelensky wishes to talk to the Russian leader in person, he is welcome in Moscow. "He (Zelensky) is sending signals through various sources. If he really wants to negotiate, he is free to come to Moscow," he stressed.