International leaders, Putin and Zelenskyy, are unable to schedule a meeting outside of their respective territories.
In a recent address at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated his call for a summit meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. However, Putin's demand for the meeting to take place in Moscow has been met with resistance from Zelenskyy.
Putin suggested that the capital of Russia would be the ideal location for the negotiations, believing that it would strengthen Russia's negotiating position. This proposal was made during Putin's visit to China.
The Kremlin has expressed confidence that talks in Moscow would be beneficial, citing the guarantee of 100% security for the guests. However, Ukraine has reportedly identified seven countries that are ready to host the summit, although the exact list of these countries remains unspecified.
Ukraine's President Zelensky has mentioned Turkey, Gulf states, and some European countries as possible hosts for peace talks. Despite this, Putin has rejected the idea of a meeting abroad, questioning the legitimacy of Zelenskyy's extended term under martial law.
Putin claimed that negotiations with Zelenskyy could not yield results due to his lack of legal authority. The Ukrainian martial law, which extended the president's powers during the war, has also prevented elections from being held during the conflict.
Zelenskyy, on the other hand, wants to meet Putin but has expressed his reluctance to travel to Moscow for the meeting. Previously, Zelenskyy had declined a meeting in Moscow, citing concerns over the safety and legitimacy of the negotiations.
Putin's war against Ukraine began in February 2022, before Zelenskyy's term was extended due to martial law. Putin has expressed doubts about the legitimacy of Zelenskyy's extended term and has questioned his ability to sign agreements given the circumstances.
As the conflict continues, both leaders remain hopeful for a resolution, but the location and terms of any potential meeting remain a point of contention.
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