Open Letter from Zelensky to Putin: Kyiv’s Plan to End the War.

Ukraine’s President Reaches Out

According to Novyny.live: Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine’s president, has sent an open letter to Vladimir Putin, urging a halt to hostilities and the start of negotiations. In his message, Zelensky outlined a two-stage peace process: first, direct talks between Ukraine and Russia, followed by the involvement of other international players.

Zelensky emphasized that

“ending the war should not depend on resolving other global disputes”

, signaling Kyiv’s focus on seeking a peaceful resolution without being sidetracked by broader international issues. Meanwhile, the Kremlin appears intent on prolonging the conflict until 2027–2028, raising doubts about Russia’s willingness to engage in constructive talks. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted that Russia “particularly” shows little readiness for concessions, complicating the path to peace.

International Support and Negotiation Participants

Countries prepared to host a summit for peace discussions include:

• Switzerland
• Turkey
• Arab world states

Bringing these nations into the peace process could mark a significant step toward resolving the conflict. According to Putin, Kyiv’s agreement to this proposed format might be enough to stop the war.

Planned participants in the peace process discussions include Yuriy Podorozhniy, Serhiy Bratchuk, Maksym Dzhigun, Roland Zecher, Volodymyr Kreyidenko, Regina Kharchenko, Ivan Tymochko, Mykola Noha, Yehor Checherynda, Serhiy Fursa, and Vladyslav Voloshyn. The program is scheduled for the broadcast Ranok.LIVE on June 5.

This initiative by President Zelensky reflects an effort to reinvigorate diplomatic efforts toward a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Amid ongoing tensions between the two countries, engaging international partners to create a negotiation platform is crucial. The next steps will depend on both sides’ willingness to compromise and engage in constructive dialogue.