Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected a possible ceasefire in Ukraine, arguing that peace can be negotiated while fighting continues.

The Russian leader sidestepped a question about staying in power beyond 2030, saying his health was in God’s hands.

Putin shows no signs of changing his stance that for the war to end, Ukraine must surrender the rest of its eastern Donbas region - a demand the Ukrainian President has rejected.

Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected a possible ceasefire in Ukraine, arguing that peace can be negotiated while fighting continues.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin to negotiate a comprehensive ceasefire.

The leaders of Russia and Ukraine have both signaled confidence, and willingness to talk. Putin shows no sign of backing off from his demands, while Zelenskyy said Ukraine would…

The leaders of Russia and Ukraine have both signaled confidence, and willingness to talk. Putin shows no sign of backing off from his demands.

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Putin said the European Union and its member states were disqualified from brokering an end to the war because they are directly supporting Ukraine.