Putin Calls Zelensky 'Illegitimate' for This Reason
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that talks could take place to end the war with Ukraine, but not with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky. Putin ruled out any possibility of negotiating with Zelensky, considering him to be the 'illegitimate' president of Ukraine and thus lacking legitimate authority. According to an AFP report, Putin's comments come at a time when U.S. President Donald Trump has been attempting to end the war, claiming last week that Zelensky is interested in ending the conflict through a 'compromise' agreement.