PUTIN GIVES ADDRESS AT 11TH EE FORUM-Stating that the key to resolving Ukraine-Russia conflict lies in finding common ground
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that a settlement to the Russia-Ukraine conflict still remains possible, as he emphasised that progress depends on whether the two sides can reach a shared understanding.
Speaking at the plenary session of the four-day 11th Eastern Economic Forum, which opened on Tuesday in Vladivostok, Putin said the key to resolving the conflict lies in Russia and Ukraine finding common ground.
He also condemned attacks and hijackings involving civilian vessels and threats against civilian aircraft, describing such actions as “state terrorism”. Putin added Ukraine’s Western partners have remained silent on these incidents, reiterating that such acts are not conducive to advancing peace negotiation talks.
Addressing Russia-U.S. relations, Putin said relevant departments in both countries, including intelligence services, have maintained contacts, which he hopes could yield positive results.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video address yesterday that the United States has confirmed it will hold meetings in both Kiev and Moscow to move the negotiation process forward.
Zelensky said that Ukraine expects talks in Kiev to take place in the coming days and that the Ukrainian negotiation team is fully engaged in preparations, with an initial schedule already outlined.
