Putin also suggested that Zelenskyy could be replaced with someone approved by the collective nations. Putin has called the Ukrainian president illegitimate due to his canceling of elections and ruling under martial law.
"In principle, of course, a temporary administration could be introduced in Ukraine under the auspices of the U.N., the United States, European countries ,and our partners. This would be in order to hold democratic elections and bring to power a capable government enjoying the trust of the people and then to start talks with them about a peace treaty,” Putin said.