Putin: I will only speak to Zelensky for ‘final phase' of peace talks

'Start learning Russian' if Kyiv doesn't get aid, EU official warns
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Vladimir Putin has claimed he is willing to meet Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky but only for a 'final phase' of talks.

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