President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sept. 5 again dismissed a proposal to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, suggesting the Russian leader should come to Ukraine instead.
"He can come to Kyiv," Zelensky said in an interview with ABC News, laughing and shaking his head after being asked about the Moscow invitation.
"I can't go to Moscow when my country's under missiles, under attack, each day. I can't go to the capital of this terrorist."
Despite repeatedly avoiding an in-person meeting, Putin claimed on Sept. 3 that he has "never ruled out" direct talks with the Ukrainian president, adding, "If Zelensky is ready, let him come to Moscow."
