Putin Signals Readiness for US-Mediated Ukraine Peace Talks Next Month
Russian President Vladimir Putin expresses openness to resuming US-mediated negotiations with Kyiv to establish long-term security guarantees for Europe.
POLICY WIRE — Vladivostok, Russia — Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Thursday that there is a potential path toward a settlement to conclude the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He emphasized that any future negotiations must prioritize security guarantees for both Russia and Ukraine while establishing a comprehensive security framework for the entire European continent.
Moscow is prepared to restart US-mediated discussions with Kyiv as early as next month, according to the Russian leader. Putin clarified that his administration is seeking a durable peace agreement rather than a short-term ceasefire, noting that the objective is “building a security system for Russia and Ukraine after the conflict ends.”
While acknowledging a potential opportunity for peace, Putin maintained a firm stance on key issues and insisted that the two nations must resolve the core of the conflict themselves. No formal negotiations have occurred between the parties since February, though officials like Ushakov have echoed the need to focus on post-conflict security architecture.
The Russian president also addressed regional tensions, criticizing Kyiv’s recent warnings to airlines to avoid Russian airspace as a state action. Meanwhile, officials in Kyiv have indicated they anticipate a new dynamic in the diplomatic landscape moving forward.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
