‘Invite me to Moscow if…’: Zelensky reacts to Putin’s offer for bilateral meeting to end Ukraine war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stunned reporters in Paris when asked about a possible meeting with Vladimir Putin. He dismissed Moscow’s invite as a ploy to avoid talks, quipping: “If you want no meeting, invite me to Moscow.” Speaking alongside Emmanuel Macron after the Coalition of the Willing meeting, Zelensky stressed the need for legally binding security guarantees, backed by parliaments, not empty promises. Macron confirmed 26 nations have detailed military support plans, but secrecy remains key. As Trump pushes for bilateral talks, the stakes for Ukraine’s future have never been higher.