Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow “respects the position of the United States” and wants to reach a peaceful settlement of the war in Ukraine, according to comments carried by state-run news agency TASS on Saturday. Putin delivered the remarks during a briefing with senior Russian officials convened after his recent talks in Alaska with former U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian media reported. He said the discussions with Washington focused on addressing the root causes of the conflict and exploring potential solutions. The statement signals continued diplomatic engagement between the Kremlin and Washington even as fighting in Ukraine enters its fourth year and Western economic sanctions on Russia remain in place.
Russian President Vladimir #Putin has expressed that Russia respects the U.S. position and seeks a peaceful resolution to the Ukrainian conflict, according to @tassagency_en . Putin has acknowledged U.S. efforts toward peace, particularly noting a meeting with former U.S.
Putin says that Russia respects the American position and desires to resolve the Ukrainian conflict peacefully.
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