Putin says Russia does not reject talks with Ukraine

Putin was speaking at a press conference after meeting African leaders in Moscow on Friday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin. Credit: Reuters Photo

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that Russia did not reject talks on Ukraine and that an African peace initiative as well as a Chinese one could be a basis for peace.

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He was speaking at a press conference after meeting African leaders in Moscow on Friday. He also said that it was hard to implement a ceasefire when the Ukrainian army was on the offensive.