On the 5th, Putin said a meeting with Zelenskiy is conditional on first finding
a solution to the conflict and that Russia seeks a long-term agreement rather
than a short-term ceasefire. Zelenskiy on the 4th publicly wrote to Putin
proposing a face-to-face meeting in a third country to end the war. Putin
earlier reiterated Russia's willingness to pursue a peaceful agreement based on
outcomes of the Russia‑US Anchorage talks.