Putin: I will pick up the phone if Zelensky calls
⟶ Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that he would answer his phone if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called him. He did not specify when or under what circumstances such a call might occur.
Why it matters
This statement suggests a potential, albeit unspecified, opening for direct communication between the leaders of Russia and Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict. Such direct dialogue could theoretically lead to de-escalation or negotiations.