"Without doubt, we are ready and willing to reach an agreement with Ukraine by peaceful means — and based on what we have discussed at the meeting with President (Donald) Trump in Anchorage," Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he is ready to hold direct talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in order to bring the war to an end.

I am ready for direct talks with Putin to bring this war to an end, rather than waiting for when all will resolve every conflict in the world before our turn finally comes,"…

Putin has stated that Russia is ready to reach peaceful compromises to end the war against Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia is prepared to reach a peaceful settlement with Ukraine, while insisting that Kyiv must make compromises and accept the realities…

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Donald Trump requested compromises from Russia for a Ukraine peace deal, to which Russia is amenable if Ukraine reciprocates. Putin…

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.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy published an open letter to President Vladimir Putin on Thursday in which he proposed the two leaders meet to agree an end to more than…

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.

Zelensky, in open letter to Russian president, proposes face-to-face meeting

Ukraine’s president calls for direct talks with Putin

"Without doubt, we are ready and willing to reach an agreement with Ukraine by peaceful means — and based on what we have discussed at the meeting with President (Donald) Trump in…

According to Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin, if diplomatic means do not work, Russia will continue the special military operation in line with the goals set out by the…