The letter is the first public message Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has written directly to Russian President Vladimir Putin since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022.
It appeared to be an attempt by Zelenskyy to seize a pivotal moment in the war, as Ukraine has begun to regain some battlefield leverage through improved long-range strike capabilities, while Moscow has intensified its deadly aerial campaign across Ukraine.
(Produced by Luke Garratt)
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