In 2022, they came without an invitation": Zelensky explained why he does not intend to invite Putin to Kiev. The president of Ukraine said that he sees no point in inviting the Russian dictator to negotiations in Kiev. "Inviting people only to prevent them from coming is destructive. Just like inviting me to Moscow. It's just a slap in the face of the whole world, which wants the war to end," said Zelensky. He was also skeptical about the idea of a phone call with Putin. According to the president, the Kremlin can use such a call as an excuse to refuse further meetings.