Moscow. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia is ready for talks with Ukraine, but only on the basis of the agreement that was reached between negotiators from Russia and Kiev in Istanbul in 2022. “Are we ready to negotiate with them? We have never refused, but not on the basis of some temporary demands, but on the basis of documents that were agreed and initialed in Istanbul,” Putin said.
Russia has accused Ukraine of carrying out incursions in the Kursk region, which worsened the security situation and affected the prospects of talks. After the incident, Russia downplayed the possibility of talks, further increasing tensions between the two countries. Putin has made it clear that Russia is ready for talks, but only on the basis of documents that have already been agreed upon. He says that temporary and new demands will not be discussed.
Russia clearly says that the talks will be held only on the basis of previously agreed documents and conditions. Due to this conflict, the global community, especially European countries and the US, have imposed economic sanctions and diplomatic pressure on Russia. Along with this, military and humanitarian aid is also being provided to Ukraine.
An agreement was agreed during talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul in 2022, which was initiated by both sides. The agreement decided to take steps towards de-escalating the conflict and finding a negotiated solution. However, the agreement could not be implemented, and the conflict between the two countries continued. Putin says he is ready to negotiate only on the basis of this agreement, and refuses to accept any new demands or conditions.