According to BlockBeats, Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed readiness to engage in negotiations with Ukraine without any preconditions. This statement was confirmed by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov in response to media inquiries on April 26.
Peskov emphasized that Putin has consistently maintained this stance. On April 25, Putin held a three-hour meeting in Moscow with U.S. Middle East envoy Whitkov, where discussions included the possibility of resuming direct talks between Russia and Ukraine.
Russian Presidential aide Ushakov noted that the meeting contributed to aligning the positions of Russia and the United States on broader issues, including the Ukraine situation. Both nations are committed to continuing productive dialogue at various levels.