Drones Near St Petersburg After Putin Dismisses Peace Talks

Drone activity has been reported in and around St Petersburg following a diplomatic exchange in which Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected a proposal from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a direct face-to-face meeting, according to reports.

The developments come amid continued fighting in the Ukraine war and renewed attempts by Kyiv to open direct lines of communication with Moscow.

Putin Rejects Direct Meeting Proposal

According to reports, Zelenskyy issued an open letter proposing a direct meeting with Putin as part of efforts to restart high-level engagement between the two sides.

However, Putin dismissed the idea, saying there was “no point” in such a meeting, according to accounts of his response.

The exchange marks another stalled attempt at leader-to-leader diplomacy since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.

Drone Activity Reported Near St Petersburg

Following the diplomatic development, reports said drones were detected near St Petersburg, prompting Russian air defence responses. Details on the scale of damage or impact remain limited in the available reporting. The incident highlights the continued reach of cross-border drone operations beyond frontline regions.

Ongoing War and Stalled Diplomacy

Despite repeated diplomatic signals, no breakthrough has been achieved in negotiations.

Both sides continue to maintain firm positions, while military activity continues across multiple fronts of the conflict.

Situation Remains Fluid

According to reports, neither side has indicated any immediate shift toward renewed talks.

With no peace talks in sight and fighting still ongoing, the war shows no signs of slowing down.