Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has turned down Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invitation to meet in Moscow, citing ongoing missile strikes and shelling in his country. Instead, he has invited Putin to Kyiv. The Kremlin insists Zelensky was invited for “talks, not surrender.” Recent days have seen intensified Russian attacks on Ukraine, including over 1,300 drones, 900 guided bombs, and around 50 missile strikes across 14 regions. Zelensky emphasizes Kyiv as the only safe venue for discussions.