Ukrainian and Russian presidents have not communicated directly since Moscow launched invasion

Speaking ahead of that meeting in London, Britain’s foreign secretary David Lammy said Russian president Vladimir Putin must “get serious” about engaging in peace talks, PA reported.

Lammy commended Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his “willingness to engage in talks,” and said “this is the time for Vladimir Putin to get serious about peace in Europe, to get serious about a ceasefire, and to get serious about talks.”