Putin slams door on Zelensky meeting, saying there’s ‘no point’ as Ukrainian drone strikes batter Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected the idea of meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, stating there is 'no point' in such discussions. This comes as Ukraine continues to launch drone strikes against Russian targets, exacerbating the economic challenges faced by Russia. Putin criticized Zelensky's recent letter requesting talks, labeling it as 'boorish' and emphasizing the need for experts to work out details before any potential meeting.
- ▪Putin declined to meet with Zelensky amid ongoing drone strikes from Ukraine.
- ▪He criticized Zelensky's letter as 'boorish' and emphasized the need for expert negotiations.
- ▪Putin acknowledged Russia's economic struggles while claiming inflation has slowed.
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World News Putin slams door on Zelensky meeting, saying there’s ‘no point’ as Ukrainian drone strikes batter Russia By Anna Young Published June 5, 2026, 5:29 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Russian President Vladimir Putin slapped down the idea of any face-to-face talks with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, while admitting his economy is tanking as swarms of Kyiv’s drones keep breaching Moscow’s defenses. The strongman used his speech to business leaders and foreign delegates at the St.
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