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Vladimir Putin says he's open to holding direct, 'limited', cease-fire talks with Ukraine

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Newest development Apr 25, 2025 · 4 reportsTrump calls for Ukraine and Russia to meet for ‘very high level’ talks, says they are close to deal - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

Russian President Vladimir Putin floated the idea of direct peace talks with Ukraine for the first time since March 2022 amid mounting U.S. pressure on both Moscow and Kyiv to engage.

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    Vladimir Putin says he's open to holding direct, 'limited', cease-fire talks with Ukraine

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    Trump calls for Ukraine and Russia to meet for ‘very high level’ talks, says they are close to deal - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

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  1. Al Jazeera

    Putin hints at direct talks with Ukraine; Zelenskyy says only after truce (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Kremlin cites ‘complexities’ after Russian president signals ‘positive’ outlook on bilateral peace talks with Ukraine.

  2. NBC News

    Putin suggests he's open to Ukraine ceasefire talks with Zelenskyy (opens NBC News)

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin signaled he was open to ceasefire talks with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy as U.S. pressure ramps up to secure a peace deal.

  3. The Guardian

    Ukraine war briefing: Putin suddenly open to bilateral talks with ‘Kyiv regime’ (opens The Guardian)

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    Russian president has previously spurned direct negotiations unless Ukraine holds elections; Ukrainian delegation headed to London. What we know on day 1,154

  4. UPI

    Vladimir Putin says he's open to holding direct, 'limited', cease-fire talks with Ukraine (opens UPI)

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin floated the idea of direct peace talks with Ukraine for the first time since March 2022 amid mounting U.S. pressure on both Moscow and Kyiv to engage.

  5. Local News 8

    Putin says he’s open to direct talks with Ukraine as US pressure builds (opens Local News 8)

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    By Ross Adkin, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday he is open to the possibility of bilateral talks with Ukraine for the first time in years, as pressure from the United States builds on both sides to agree to a quick peace deal.

  6. Forbes

    Putin Says Russia Is Open To Direct Talks With Ukraine—After U.S. Threatens To Leave Negotiations (opens Forbes)

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    Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called for a moratorium on “striking civilian infrastructure,” while Moscow said such a proposal could be tackled through bilateral negotiations.

  7. The Guardian

    Putin ready for direct talks with Ukraine, spokesperson says (opens The Guardian)

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    Moscow turns down proposal to extend Easter ceasefire as Ukraine officials head to London to discuss US peace plan

  8. Washington Examiner

    Putin claims he's open to direct talks with Ukraine (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The Russian President claimed Monday he is open to possibly starting direct negotiations with Ukraine to end the war that's been going on since February 2022.

  9. The Guardian

    The Guardian view on US-Russian talks: Trump wants a deal, whatever it means for Ukraine | Editorial (opens The Guardian)

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    Editorial: Washington, like Moscow, prefers bilateral talks to a wider diplomatic process. Kyiv and other European governments are rightly alarmed

  10. WHEC Rochester

    Trump calls for Ukraine and Russia to meet for 'very high level' talks, says they are close to deal (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    President Donald Trump is calling for Ukraine and Russia to meet for “very high level talks,” saying they are “very close to a deal” after productive meetings. Trump posted on his Truth Social site shortly after arriving in Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral that it was a “good day in talks and meetings…

  11. WSVN Miami

    Trump calls for Ukraine and Russia to meet for ‘very high level’ talks, says they are close to deal - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Donald Trump is calling for Ukraine and Russia to meet for “very high level talks,” saying they are “very close

  12. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Trump urges Ukraine, Russia to start talking (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    ROME -- President Donald Trump on Friday called for Ukraine and Russia to meet for "very high level talks," saying they are "very close to a deal" on ending the bloody three-year war.

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