Russia considers Ukraine's president Volodimir Zelenki to be a non-legal president of Ukraine, but despite that, it is ready to negotiate with him, the press secretary of the Russian president Dmitry Peskov stated this.
"The analysis of our country, which has repeatedly voiced President Putin, testifies to the de jure in terms of his legality, but even the Russian side remains open to the talks," Tasses quoted the Kremlin's speech. .
According to the earlier media reports, Zelensky stated that he was ready for direct talks with Putin if it was "the only configuration". As Russian President Vladimir Putin stated earlier, anyone can negotiate talks by Ukrainian, but on their results, documents must sign people whose legitimacy is legally confirmed.
Volodimir Zelensky took over the post of President of Ukraine on May 20, 2019. According to the Constitution of Ukraine, the next presidential election was scheduled for March 31 2024, and on May 20, the new head of state should have sworn. However, the presidential elections in Ukraine were canceled due to the military situation and a global mobilization.