Zelensky says he aims to meet Putin once security guarantees agreed

Both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have indicated that they are willing to meet if certain conditions are met.

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Mr Zelensky said on Aug 21 that he could meet Mr Putin but only after his country received security guarantees, and he mentioned Switzerland, Austria or Turkey as possible venues.

"We want to have an understanding of the security guarantees architecture within seven to 10 days. And based on that understanding, we aim to hold a trilateral meeting", also with US President Donald Trump, Mr Zelensky said.

"Switzerland, Austria - we agree. For us, Turkey is a Nato country and part of Europe. And we are not opposed," he said of the possible venues in comments to media released on Aug 21.