Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed he is willing to restart direct talks with Ukraine aimed at brokering a ceasefire. However, overnight Russian missile and drone attacks across the country have cast fresh doubt on Moscow’s commitment to any meaningful cessation of hostilities.
Speaking to Russian state television on Monday, Putin said Russia has "always looked positively on any peace initiatives. We hope that representatives of the Kyiv regime will feel the same way.” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov clarified that Putin's comments indicated a willingness to engage in direct talks with Ukraine about not stri...
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