Zelensky Tells Putin to Come to Kyiv For Talks ‘If He Dares’

Russian President Vladimir Putin was playing a game by inviting his Ukrainian counterpart to Moscow for talks, Zelensky said, making an equally facetious reciprocal invitation to Kyiv.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has an open invitation to Moscow for talks, the Kremlin said, prompting Zelensky to reply the dangerous invitation is only made by Russia as a cover for their not wanting to speak to him at all. Responding in kind, Zelensky issued a reciprocal invitation to Russia’s President Vladimir Putin to come to Kyiv.

Speaking on Friday, Zelensky said: “Of course, it is impossible for me to meet with Putin in Moscow. It’s the same as meeting with Putin in Kyiv. I can also invite him to Kyiv, let him come. I publicly