Russia open to talks on Ukraine peace deal, Putin says
Russia is ready to resume negotiations with Ukraine and the US on a final settlement, but not a temporary ceasefire, according to President Putin.
At a glance
- Putin said Russia is ready to resume talks with Ukraine and the US
- Negotiations would centre on security parameters of a final peace deal
- Russia would not pursue talks aimed at a temporary ceasefire
Russia is prepared to resume three-way talks involving Ukraine and the United States, President Vladimir Putin said. However, Putin specified that discussions would focus on the security parameters of a final peace agreement rather than a short-term ceasefire.
The statement indicates Russia's position on the conditions for resuming diplomatic negotiations on the conflict.
Why it matters
The statement signals Russia's diplomatic stance on potential negotiations to resolve the Ukraine conflict.
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