diplomacyFriday, September 25, 20262 sources
Putin Announces Readiness for Talks with Ukraine After State Duma Elections
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared Russia's readiness to engage in dialogue with Ukraine following the State Duma elections. Ukraine, meanwhile, awaits responses from nations expected to contact Russia regarding a reciprocal ceasefire proposal in the Black Sea. The developments mark a potential shift in diplomatic engagement amid ongoing conflict.
Putin stated during a press conference that Russia was prepared to discuss terms with Ukraine after the State Duma elections, which concluded on September 25, 2026. The announcement was reported by Kommersant, a Russian news outlet. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in an interview with Interfax-Ukraine, noted that the country was waiting for replies from countries that were anticipated to reach out to Russia about a reciprocal ceasefire in the Black Sea. No such response had been received as of the report's publication time.
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IndependentKommersantSep 25, 09:14 PM
Putin: Russia was ready to talk to Ukraine after State Duma elections - kommersant.ruPutin: Russia was ready to talk to Ukraine after State Duma elections - kommersant.ru
WireInterfax-UkraineSep 25, 12:24 PM
Zelenskyy:Ukraine awaits response after countries contact Russia over reciprocal ceasefire in Black SeaUkraine is awaiting a response from countries that were expected to contact Russia regarding its proposal for a reciprocal ceasefire in the Black Sea, but has not received one yet, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.