"The reaction of the head of state (Zelensky. -

RT

) will definitely be," Mendel quotes Ukrinform.

On April 22, Putin, during a press conference with Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, commented on Zelensky's proposal to hold a meeting in Donbass.

The Russian leader said that if Zelensky wants to start restoring relations, then Russia will only welcome it.

Putin added that he is ready to receive the President of Ukraine in Moscow at any time convenient for him.