Will Putin meet with Zelenskyy by March 31, 2026?

Direct talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have not taken place since the early stages of the conflict, and official positions on both sides remain rigid. While intermediaries such as Turkey, the UN, and other international actors continue diplomatic efforts, neither Moscow nor Kyiv has publicly signaled readiness for a leader-level meeting without significant preconditions being met.