"But the Ukrainian leader also said he was willing to meet with Vladimir Putin, to find out “what the Russian president wants”."
The truth is, Zelenskyy can see the writing on the wall and knows both he (and the US) cant stop the Nord-2 gas pipe from being commissioned because Germany wants it (and the cheaper gas) and will be spitting chips if the US blows it up!
So, its better to do a deal before you get smashed up rather than after. => "Pay us an income to keep us afloat and keep the Nord-1 system running, and we will allow you to keep the Russian cities in Ukraine and let you keep Crimea too.
