Russia signals openness to talks but accuses Ukraine of sabotage
Putin said peace proposals remain possible but accused Ukraine of sabotaging talks through attacks.
The Russian President said the Kremlin was ready to resume peace negotiations with Ukraine following last week's parliamentary elections, but Ukraine launched attacks that forced a Russian response. Putin told reporters the proposals for a settlement are all still possible, but Russia must assess what serves its interests.
Putin accused Ukraine of provocative actions and said it would face sustained Russian retaliation. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy responded by asking US President Donald Trump to pressure Chinese leader Xi Jinping to use his influence to end the war.
The US is pushing for three-way technical talks between American, Ukrainian and Russian delegations, without the countries' leaders present. The conflict has now lasted four and a half years with no resolution.
- four and a half years
- War duration
- Putin, Zelenskiy, Trump, Xi Jinping
- World leaders involved
- Three-way technical talks without leaders
- Proposed format
Why it mattersPutin's statement signals Russia may be open to talks while maintaining its negotiating position, but his blame of Ukraine suggests disagreement remains deep on the terms of any agreement.
AustraliaAs a major ongoing global conflict affecting energy and food prices worldwide, developments in Ukraine peace talks impact Australian supply chains, energy costs and defence policy alignment with allies.
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