Says supports a peacekeeping force on the border between Ukraine and Russia.
Zelenskiy says ready to change format of talks if Minsk format does not end war in east.
Again says Ukraine ready to use all formats to end conflict in Donbas.
Zelenskiy says in past Ukraine portray as country trying to deny Russia-speakers right to use native tongue. Says with his election, everyone knows this story won't work.
Even as we cover Zelenskiy's "press marathon" (six hours, they say!), we will continue our general Ukraine coverage.
So, second round of questions from reporters over. Zelenskiy, who has promised to answer questions "all day," steps away from table as new group of reporters moves in.
Asked if detained Crimean Tatars would be included in any future prisoner swaps with Russia, Zelenskiy says would be willing to talk with Putin about their fate to secure release if other methods fail.
Says there were reports of him meeting a man called Kislin during trip to NY. "I don't know who he is," says Zelenskiy.