<p>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.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/saudi-arabia-to-host-ukraine-talks-in-early-august-1242065.html">Saudi Arabia to host Ukraine talks in early August</a></strong></p>.<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/saudi-arabia-to-host-ukraine-talks-in-early-august-1242065.html">Saudi Arabia to host Ukraine talks in early August</a></strong></p>.<p>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.</p>