Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready to negotiate, offers Putin meeting at G20 in Miami

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Deutsche Welle that Kyiv now holds a “strong position” from which it can engage in negotiations to end the conflict with Russia. In the interview, the president emphasized recent military gains and the resilience of Ukrainian forces as the basis for that confidence.

Zelenskyy added that, should the Russian leadership be willing, he would be prepared to meet President Vladimir Putin in Miami to discuss a settlement. The proposal, presented as a diplomatic overture, comes amid ongoing international calls for a negotiated resolution and follows a series of cease‑fire talks that have so far failed to produce a lasting agreement.

The suggestion of a meeting on U.S. soil marks a notable shift in Kyiv’s outreach strategy, signaling both a readiness to pursue dialogue and an expectation that any talks would occur on terms favorable to Ukraine. Observers note that the offer could influence future diplomatic initiatives, although the feasibility of such a meeting remains uncertain.