Published on, Aug. 23 -- August 23, 2025 4:24 PM

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of trying to block peace talks and extend the war. He said Russia is doing everything to stop his meeting with President Putin. Zelensky added that Ukraine is willing to meet with various leaders, but Russia fears such talks.

Zelensky also demanded security guarantees similar to NATO's Article 5. This article treats an attack on one member as an attack on all members. He said Ukraine needs strong guarantees to protect its future safety and sovereignty.

On the other hand, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Putin will meet Zelensky only after they agree on an agenda. Lavrov claimed the agenda will never be finalized because Zel...