Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed willingness for new peace talks with Ukraine. This position emerges at a time when the conflict between the two countries continues with no resolution in sight.
Putin argues that it is up to Ukraine to take the first step to resolve what he considers to be the causes behind the War. This demand places the responsibility for initiating any negotiation process on the Ukrainian side.
Putin's statements come in a context of prolonged tensions, where both countries maintain distant positions on the conditions necessary for a ceasefire. The Russian position has been consistent in affirming that the issue will only be resolved through negotiations when Kyiv takes the initiative.
