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"Zelensky offers [to meet with Putin], but knows perfectly well what the Russian president's response will be"

CNN Portugal12 September 2026 at 19:45

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed willingness to meet with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Miami. However, the analysis presented in the article states that Zelensky knows perfectly well what the Russian president's response to this proposal will be.

International Strategy and Politics analyst Tiago Vasconcelos was responsible for analyzing the Ukrainian president's intention. The article does not provide details on the specific content of the analysis nor on the reasons that lead Zelensky to anticipate a negative response from Putin.

Why this matters

This news is relevant for readers in the region because it reflects the ongoing tension between Ukraine and Russia and the international diplomatic dynamics on the sidelines of multilateral gatherings. It shows how Zelensky uses diplomatic opportunities even knowing Putin will likely not concede, which may influence public perception of attempts to resolve the conflict.

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