Putin Says Ukraine, Russia Must Reach Deal

Russian leader Vladimir Putin said Russia and Ukraine must negotiate an end to the war themselves, while other countries should limit their role to supporting the process. According to RBC-Ukraine, Putin claimed there were still prospects for reaching an agreement between Moscow and Kyiv.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. “Is this the wrong approach? I believe it is the right one,” Putin said. “Russia and Ukraine must first reach an agreement with each other, while all other countries are ready to support and help, not only the United States, but also the countries represented here.” The Kremlin leader said the issue should be resolved directly by Russia and Ukraine. “Are there chances? In my opinion, yes, there are,” Putin said. His comments came a day after he said Russia was refraining from striking Ukraine’s political leadership because Moscow needed people with whom it could negotiate. Putin made the statement Wednesday after a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Kyrgyzstan. Asked whether Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other senior officials had immunity from Russian attacks, Putin replied: “As you can see, we do not carry out such strikes.” He said Moscow needed Ukrainian officials who were willing to resolve the issue peacefully rather than seek to “destroy our economy in 40 days,” “bring Russia to its knees” or inflict a “strategic defeat” on the country. Other Topics of Interest Russia to Close Goethe-Institut Branches in Retaliation Against Germany Moscow announced the move after Berlin shut down the Russian House cultural center and Russia’s consulate in Bonn over an alleged drone sabotage plot. “We need some people there,” Putin said. Kateryna investigates today's most important topics, from geopolitical challenges and defense strategies to stories that change the course of events. She explores the secrets of Ukraine's intelligence services and shows the hidden side of global events. Her passion is uncovering secrets that change history. Born and lives in Kyiv.