Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky can travel to Moscow for direct talks, where security guarantees would be provided, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said Tuesday.

Axar.az reports speaking to Vesti following Russian President Vladimir Putin's phone conversation with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, Ushakov said Stubb and Store had conveyed Zelensky's desire to speak directly with Putin.

"Our president reiterated that if Zelensky really wants to hold direct talks, he should come to Moscow, where all necessary conditions, including security arrangements, will be ensured," Ushakov said.