Vladimir Putin says Russia will entertain peace talks if Ukraine adheres to the terms set at Istanbul talks in 2022. This succeeded Russian forces hit Ukrainian oil sites. Putin’s team insists on the earlier scheme to end the war.
Meanwhile, discussions took place in Florida. Ukraine and the US met to go over core topics. They aimed to map out the next moves.
News additionally notes Putin and Donald Trump differ on US policy towards Ukraine. This could make peace efforts even harder.