MOSCOW, Feb 18, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - The Kremlin said Tuesday that Russian 
leadeer Vladimir Putin was ready to talk to Volodymyr Zelensky "if necessary" 
but repeated its questioning of his legitimacy as Ukrainian president.

"Putin himself said that he would be ready to negotiate with Zelensky if 
necessary but the legal basis of agreements needs discussion considering the 
reality that Zelensky's legitimacy can be questioned," Kremlin spokesman 
Dmitry Peskov told reporters.