Vladimir Putin appears to be able to answer Volodymyr Zelensky's phone call, the Russian leader's aide said. Yuri Ushkov said that Putin "never refused to talk to Zelensky, so he will answer the phone call." Zelensky and Putin have not met in person since Russia launched a full-scale invasion in February 2022. Zelensky recently expressed his willingness to meet with Putin to negotiate an end to the war in Miami, USA, where the Group of 20 summit will be held in December.

Vladimir Putin appears to be able to answer Volodymyr Zelensky's phone call, the Russian leader's aide said. Yuri Ushkov said that Putin "never refused to talk to Zelensky, so he will answer the phone call." Zelensky and Putin have not met in person since Russia launched a full-scale invasion in February 2022. Zelensky recently expressed his willingness to meet with Putin to negotiate an end to the war in Miami, USA, where the Group of 20 summit will be held in December.