VLADIVOSTOK, September 3. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum that there's still a chance of reaching a peace deal on Ukraine.
He also confirmed that businesses were indeed now obliged to protect their facilities from Ukrainian attacks, by his decree.
TASS has compiled the Russian leader’s key statements.
Ukraine settlement
Only Russia and Ukraine can reach an agreement on peace, while other countries can only support and assist them: "Russia and Ukraine must in the first place reach an agreement amongst themselves. All other countries are ready to support and help. Not only the United States, but also the countries represented here."
