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Kremlin Informs Putin of Zelensky's Letter and International Reactions

On June 5, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin was informed by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's open letter and the global reactions to it. The Kremlin confirmed that Putin had received and reviewed the letter the previous night. The information was relayed without disclosing Putin's personal response.

According to TASS, Peskov stated that the Russian head of state had been informed about Zelensky's letter. The same source noted that Peskov also informed Putin about the varied reactions from world leaders. Earlier that day, Peskov confirmed that Putin had received and reviewed the letter the night before. No details were provided about the content of the letter or Putin's reaction.

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StateTASSJun 5, 04:05 PM
Putin receives Zelensky's open letter, US inconsistencies on Ukraine: Kremlin new remarks

Dmitry Peskov said the Russian president was also "informed about the different reactions of world leaders"

StateTASSJun 5, 02:18 PM
Putin informed about international reaction to Zelensky’s letter — Kremlin

Earlier, Dmitry Peskov said that the Russian leader received and reviewed Zelensky’s open letter last night

StateTASSJun 5, 01:16 PM
Kremlin declines to reveal Putin’s reaction to Zelensky’s letter

The Russian head of state has been informed about the letter, Dmitry Peskov said