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2025-04-22First seen
2025-04-22Last seen
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Russia, Ukraine
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Active conflict

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Putin expressed openness to the first direct bilateral peace talks since the early weeks of the 2022 war. Washington proposed a broad ceasefire framework; missing details could become negotiating obstacles.

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Putin signals openness to direct talks with Ukraine

Putin expressed openness to the first direct bilateral peace talks since the early weeks of the 2022 war. Washington proposed a broad ceasefire framework; missing details could become negotiating obstacles.

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  1. Putin signals openness to direct talks with Ukraine

    UnverifiedActive conflictRussia and Ukraine

    Perhaps swayed by U.S. pressure to figure out a ceasefire, Pres. Putin told reporters that he's open to direct bilateral peace talks with Ukraine.

    Putin expressed openness to the first direct bilateral peace talks since the early weeks of the 2022 war. Washington proposed a broad ceasefire framework; missing details could become negotiating obstacles.

    Open source report