“(Ukrainian President Zelensky - RT) cannot go to the capital during the war and meet with a person who is a representative of the aggressor country,” Reznikov said.
He called the Russian leader's proposal "strange."
The Deputy Prime Minister noted that such a meeting should be held within the framework of the Normandy format with the participation of the heads of Germany and France.
Earlier, the Russian leader said that if Zelensky wants to start restoring relations, then Russia will only welcome this.
Putin added that he is ready to receive the President of Ukraine in Moscow at any time convenient for him.
Yulia Mendel, spokesman for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, also commented on the Russian leader's proposal.