The Russian leader also said he is ready to meet with Vladimir Zelensky in any country, but only for the purpose of signing a final settlement agreement

Russia agreed to Donald Trump's initiative for a truce with Ukraine from May 9 to 11

Yury Ushakov added that some time would be needed to organize the exchange, but the process could move fairly quickly

The Russian leader added that a meeting with Ukraine’s Zelensky was possible only once a lasting peace deal was reached.

The Russian leader also said he is ready to meet with Vladimir Zelensky in any country, but only for the purpose of signing a final settlement agreement

The Russian leader sees potential for Ukraine negotiations, but condemns the West's backing for President Zelensky.

Vladimir Putin has said he will only meet Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky once a lasting peace deal is agreed as he claimed the conflict is “coming to an end”. Speaking after…

According to Dmitry Peskov, Russia remains open to dialogue and fully welcomes US mediation efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine