Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov says Finland and Norway told Putin that Zelensky wants direct talks.

Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov says Finland and Norway told Putin that Zelensky wants direct talks. Putin reportedly replied that Zelensky is “illegitimate” but could come to Moscow. Ushakov said a meeting between the two leaders would make most sense only after negotiations are completed and documents are prepared. Separately, Lavrov said the war will continue and is tending to escalate.