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Putin says he is open to direct peace talks with Ukraine
Russian president Vladimir Putin proposed on Monday bilateral talks with Ukraine for the first time since the early days of the war, and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv was eager to discuss a halt to attacks on civilian targets.
While Mr Zelensky did not respond directly to Mr Putin's proposal, he emphasised in his nightly video address that Ukraine "was ready for any conversation" about a ceasefire that would stop strikes on civilians.
The two leaders 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 a 30-hour Easter truce declared by Moscow at the weekend. Each side accused the other of violating it.
Namita Singh22 April 2025 04:37
