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Putin Ready to Meet Trump Anytime for Ukraine Peace Talks, Demands Kyiv Cede Four Regions

Dec 22, 2024, 07:10 AM

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed readiness to negotiate with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to seek a compromise solution to end the war in Ukraine. Putin stated he is willing to meet with Trump "at any time" and that Russia is prepared to build relations with the United States if there is mutual desire. He emphasized that any compromise should not come at the expense of Russia's interests, specifying that Kyiv must renounce four regions annexed by Moscow. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded that he is not yet ready for a ceasefire.