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June 23, 2026
Putin Reiterates Russia's Readiness for Peace Talks with Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict
- President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is ready for peace talks with Ukraine, referencing agreements from Istanbul.
- Putin accused Ukraine's recent strikes on Russian oil facilities as attempts to destabilize society, reiterating Moscow's position on negotiations.
- The potential for talks remains complicated by Ukraine's rejection of Russia's territorial demands, particularly regarding the Donbas region.
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- Lavrov says Russia is ready to resume talks with Ukraine from point where they left offJun 23, 2026 at 9:52 AM · Reuters
- Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin says ‘ready for peace talks’ after Kyiv’s attacks on refineriesJun 24, 2026 at 4:26 AM · Independent