New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday stated that they are ready to open direct talks with each other to end the end the conflict between the two countries.

Soon after his meeting with President Donald Trump, Zelensky said on Monday he would be willing to meet directly with Russian leader Vladimir Putin to end the invasion of his country.

"I confirmed -- and all European leaders supported me -- that we are ready for a bilateral meeting with Putin," Zelensky told Ukrainian media outside the White House.

Zelenskyy said "we are ready" for any leader-level meetings. He said it's the only way to solve these "complicated and painful issues."

Meanwhile, Putin said he was o...