The Russian president has never refused negotiations, said his aide Yuri Ushkov. He added that Zelensky, through various sources, sends signals about his willingness to communicate with Moscow. "I think he will, of course, answer (the call). Putin has never refused to speak," Ushakov Lusti said.

The Russian president has never refused negotiations, said his aide Yuri Ushkov. He added that Zelensky, through various sources, sends signals about his willingness to communicate with Moscow. "I think he will, of course, answer (the call). Putin has never refused to speak," Ushakov Lusti said.