Ukraine President Volodimir Zelenski reiterated on Thursday that he is ready for talks with Vladimir Putin.

Speaking at a press conference in Kiev after a meeting with Odil Reno Basso, President of the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Zelenski accused Putin of ‘He’s afraid to talk to him’ to end the war.

‘Undoubtedly, the United States, the President [Ντόναλντ] Trump and the Member States of the European Union believe that diplomacy is impossible without Russia, without Putin … Therefore, I said that I am ready (for a meeting) if we end up how this war can end, “ He told reporters in Kyiv on Thursday.

‘We’re ready For diplomacy, I have no problem with this » said.

The leader of the Ukrainian state underlined the importance of a constant peace with strong security guarantees for Ukraine. He also said that the American side is working on the subject.

“We will work to have a common understanding and vision. Even if something does not like Russia, we need a common vision between our partners. And then we are ready for diplomacy » said Zelenski.

However, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov responded to Ukrainian president’s similar comments on Wednesday that he was ready to have direct peace talks with his Russian counterpart describing the statements. “Blank words”.

However, Peskov said Moscow is open to negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.