PoliticsWar Putin has declared his readiness to proceed “peace talks”; Ukraine helps the initiative whether it is substantive. Monday, June 16, 2025

Russia is ready to proceed direct negotiations with Ukraine after June 22, Russian President stated throughout a 50-minute phone dialog with US President Donald Trump. Trump, in flip, emphasised his curiosity in ending Russia’s battle in opposition to Ukraine as quickly as potential. The US President famous that the dialogue regarding Ukraine was minimal, and a extra detailed dialog is scheduled for subsequent week. A couple of days earlier, whereas talking in regards to the battle and peace efforts, Trump expressed his “disappointment” with each Russia and Ukraine, including that “offers might have been made already.”

President Zelenskyy talked about that he has not but selected additional participation in negotiations with Russia. The choice will probably be made after the prisoner alternate is absolutely accomplished on June 20-21.

Overseas Minister Andriy Sybiha emphasised that Ukraine is open to ceasefire talks if they’re significant. Nonetheless, the assembly in early June was restricted to a prisoner alternate settlement, whereas Russia continued to insist on Ukraine’s give up.

Zelenskyy, for his half, is satisfied that the dialogue between Washington and Moscow, which resembles a “heat dialog,” won’t cease the Russian aggression, and the “tonality” within the negotiations have to be modified.