Putin prepared to meet Zelensky but legitimacy an issue, Russian FM says
Putin has repeatedly raised doubts about Zelensky's legitimacy as his term in office was due to expire in May 2024, but the war means no new presidential election has yet been held.
(L-R): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russia's Vladimir Putin seen near the US embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine (illustrative)(photo credit: Canva, SHUTTERSTOCK, Sputnik/Alexander Shcherbak/Pool via REUTERS)ByREUTERS
