Putin says ready for talks and solutions, accuses Ukraine of starting war

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that Russia is still ready to conduct negotiations and find a solution to the ongoing tension with Ukraine. Speaking with Russian journalist Pavel Zarubin, Putin mentioned that Russia and the United States have agreed to resume trilateral contacts. Putin stated, I think we can reach some kind of agreement, but if someone wants it differently, fine, it will be different. But in any case, we will achieve our objectives, and all the goals of the special military operation will be fulfilled.

Putin expresses readiness for negotiations

Regarding talks with a representative of the US administration, Putin stated, Yes, we agreed that we're ready to resume our trilateral contacts. The goal of these negotiations will be to discuss ensuring the security of Ukraine and Russia after a final peace agreement, rather than just talking about stopping the fighting for a short time. We're ready to resume these contacts to achieve this goal.

Discussion on future security and European architecture

He further added, The representative of the US administration emphasized that if we're to discuss issues related to ensuring the future security of both Ukraine and Russia, naturally, we must also discuss the entire European security architecture, while and I agree with that. Well, let us see how the situation develops in the coming days.

Putin claims Russia always advocated peaceful solutions

Putin claimed that Russia has always advocated for a peaceful solution, whereas Ukraine is the party that started the war. Putin said, We've always advocated for a peaceful solution, right from the very beginning. We talked about this in 2014 as well: Let us help you reach an agreement with that south-eastern part of Ukraine. But no, they used guns and aircraft against civilians; they actually unleashed a war, while then came the Minsk agreements. We always wanted them to reach an agreement with that part of Ukraine that didn't agree with the coup. But no, they rejected it. Then, before starting our action to protect the people of Donbas, we also told them: Let us avoid any excesses and reach some kind of agreement, but they said, No, we will fight, while fine.

Genetic research and historic reality of Russia and Ukraine

He further stated, I want to say that we're still ready to negotiate and find a solution to this difficult and complex situation, because these people are very close to us, you understand? Recent genetic research shows that Russians and Ukrainians are actually one and the same people, while well, if some people want to think differently, let them think. No problem, we've no issue with that. The history of historical Russia developed this way, and today's truth is also this. But every matter can be agreed upon.