Zelensky says his open letter to Putin achieved its goal: revealing to Ukraine’s allies that Moscow rejects peace Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that his open letter to Vladimir Putin accomplished its goal of demonstrating to allies who is prepared for peace and who is not. Zelensky also addressed a separate letter to Donald Trump, aiming to redirect US attention from the Middle East to Ukraine’s need for missile defense. Putin responded to Zelensky’s letter, calling it rude and reiterating an invitation to visit Moscow.

• Zelensky believes his open letter to Putin achieved its objective.
• The letter aimed to show Ukraine’s allies which side is ready for peace.
• A separate letter to Donald Trump sought to shift US focus to Ukraine’s situation and missile defense needs.
• Putin described Zelensky’s letter as rude and invited him to Moscow.
• The article notes the use of AI in translation by Meduza.