Russians welcomed Tuesday the idea of a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, though not everyone was convinced it would bring peace after nearly three-and-a-half years of conflict.
After meeting Putin in Alaska on Friday and Zelensky in Washington on Monday, US President Donald Trump announced he would arrange face-to-face talks between the two leaders, their first in almost six years.
Ukraine cut diplomatic ties with Russia after Putin sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022, and the two leaders have had no direct contact since.
“It would be good if such an event took place. I am sure that the conflict would end and everything would be fine,” 39-year-old musician Roman told AFP in Moscow.
“Many young people have died. It would be good if such a meeting had taken place earlier,” he said.