Russia Shows Cautious Interest in US Peace Proposal for Ukraine
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated he is open to negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. This follows a US proposal for renewed peace talks.
However, other Russian officials have expressed strong reservations. They specifically reject changes that Ukraine and its European allies have made to the original plan.
This creates a mixed message from Moscow, indicating that any path to diplomacy will be complex. The differing statements suggest internal debates over how to proceed.