Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine, says he is open to more ceasefires

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed on Monday bilateral talks with Ukraine for the first time in years, and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv was prepared for any discussion to halt attacks on civilian targets.

Putin and Zelensky face pressure from the United States, which has threatened to walk away from its peace efforts unless some progress is achieved.

Russia and Ukraine have said they are open to further ceasefires after ...
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