Pakistan, May 28 -- Russia has officially rejected the proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a trilateral summit involving himself, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and U.S. President Donald Trump. The Kremlin stated that any meeting between Putin and Zelensky would only take place if both sides' negotiating teams reach a "solid agreement."

Earlier this month, Putin dismissed a request for a meeting with Zelensky in Turkey, during the first direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in three years. These talks, held in Istanbul, failed to produce any meaningful progress. Putin has repeatedly questioned Zelensky's legitimacy as Ukraine's leader and has even called for his removal.

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