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Vladimir Putin greets Steve Witkoff
Kremlin says that Kiev must present “some actions” to end with the war – but so far nothing (according to Peskov).
Last week, and for the first time in more than two years, Vladimir Putin It hinted that it is open to Direct peace conversations with Ukraine.
“We have a positive attitude towards any peace initiative. We expect the same from the Kiev regime,” the president of Russia.
This Monday, the Kremlin He was asked about the first sign for these direct peace conversations between Russia and Ukraine.
To be first sign Should it come from Ukraine or the US? “Well, from Kiev. At least Kiev should take some actions in this regard. They are legally prohibited from doing so (presidential decree that prohibits conversations with Kremlin). But so far we have not seen anything, ”said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, quoted at the agency.
Os USA have been more involved In this possibility of direct conversations between Russians and Ukrainians (which have not happened for more than three years): Vladimir Putin was with Steve Witkoff, sent from the US last Friday-and Kremlin said the President of Russia said that the president Russia is ready to negotiate with Ukraine without any prior requirement.
The next day, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was with US President Donald Trump-and said Ukraine will be ready to talk to Russia as soon as there is a ceasefire agreement and end of fighting.
North Korea assumes
A North Korea declared Today, for the first time, that sent troops to Russiato support the Russian offensive against Ukraine, under the strategic partnership treaty signed with Moscow in June 2024.
North Korean state news agency KCNA said “the country’s armed forces subunits” “participated in operations to release the occupied areas of Kursk” following a Direct order of leader Kim Jong-un.
According to KCNA, the Soldiers’ war effort “was completed victoriously”.
“Those who fought for justice are all heroes And representatives of the homeland honor, ”said North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, quoted by the agency.
Kim justified military participation as a “Sacred Mission” to strengthen friendship with Russia and defend the honor of North Korea.
Vladimir Putin thanked. In a statement issued by Kremlin, Putin praised the heroism and dedication of the North Korean combatants: “Shoulder to shoulder with the Russian combatants defended our homeland as if they were theirs,” he said.
Spokesman Koo Byoungsam said that sending North Korean troops was an “act against humanity” that sacrificed young soldiers in the name of his government.
