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Putin Says a Deal to End the War in Ukraine May Be Possible

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Vladimir Putin said the United States, China and several other countries were prepared to support a peace agreement, but said Russia and Ukraine must resolve the conflict themselves.
  • Volodymyr Zelenskyy said preliminary dates had been set for US negotiators to visit Kyiv and Moscow, while Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called for renewed diplomatic activity.
  • The comments came as Russia and Ukraine continued long-range strikes and attacks on ports and commercial shipping after their last US-mediated meeting in February.

Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that a deal to end the war in Ukraine may be possible, while saying the two countries fighting it must ultimately solve the problem themselves.

Speaking at an economic forum in Russia’s Far East, Putin said several countries, including the United States and China, were ready to support a peace agreement. “In my opinion, yes, there is,” he said when asked whether an agreement was possible. He thanked those trying to contribute to a settlement.

In my opinion, yes, there is.

· Vladimir PutinPutin said an agreement to end the war in Ukraine may be possible.

Putin also said Russia and Ukraine remained in contact, mainly through intelligence channels. “It is difficult for me now to say how much these contacts are actually bringing us closer to a peace agreement, given the statements we have heard recently from Ukraine’s top leadership. However, contacts exist and continue constantly,” he said.

It is difficult for me now to say how much these contacts are actually bringing us closer to a peace agreement, given the statements we have heard recently from Ukraine’s top leadership. However, contacts exist and continue constantly.

· Vladimir PutinPutin described continuing Russia-Ukraine contacts, mainly through intelligence channels.

In Kyiv, Zelenskyy said preliminary dates had been identified for a visit by US negotiators. “We hope to see representatives of the US president here in Kyiv,” he said, adding that they would hold meetings in both Moscow and Kyiv in the coming days. “This is very important. It is important that America remains active.”

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said diplomacy needed to play a larger role in ending Russia’s war against Ukraine and that US involvement was essential. He said a new dynamic could emerge as political and diplomatic activity resumed in capitals around the world.

We hope to see representatives of the US president here in Kyiv.

· Volodymyr ZelenskyyZelenskyy discussed planned visits by US negotiators to Kyiv and Moscow.

The remarks came amid continued fighting. Russia and Ukraine have intensified long-range strikes deep inside each other’s territory, while attacks involving ports and commercial shipping have also escalated. Their last US-mediated meeting took place in February.

This is very important. It is important that America remains active.

· Volodymyr ZelenskyyZelenskyy stressed the importance of continued US involvement in diplomacy.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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