Putin Suggests Peace Talks Possible But Blames Ukraine for Complications

Putin Says Ukraine Threats 'Complicate' Prospects for Peace Talks

President Vladimir Putin said Russia and Ukraine maintain contacts even as he gave little sign that they’re making any progress on a peace deal. Ukraine’s threat to disrupt air traffic to Russia “complicates the prospects for bilateral peace talks,” Putin told an audience at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. (Translated into English from Russian. Source: host broadcaster via Associated Press) (Source: Bloomberg)

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