Putin says he is open to direct peace talks with Ukraine
- Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is open to bilateral peace talks with Ukraine, marking the first direct talks since early 2022.
- This development came after Moscow announced a 30-hour ceasefire over the Easter period, amid calls from the US and Ukraine to prolong the truce and increased efforts to reach a peace deal.
- Ukraine, led by President Volodymyr Zelensky, confirmed it will send a delegation to London talks this week aiming for an unconditional ceasefire and a lasting peace.
- Putin expressed optimism about the possibility of a ceasefire, while US officials cautioned that Washington might withdraw from peace negotiations within a few days if no clear progress is made.
- These developments indicate a tentative step toward negotiations, with each party blaming the other for ceasefire breaches and awaiting definitive assurances.
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A trap? Behind Putin’s change of heart on direct talks with Ukraine
In a surprising U-turn, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday said he was willing to hold direct talks with Kyiv for the first time in years on a Ukrainian proposal to halt strikes on civilian infrastructure…
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