The conditions for that [ceasefire] will be negotiated between the two parties, as it can only be, because they know details of a negotiation that nobody else would be aware of.”
At least we’ll know,
We need sanctions, trade and defense cooperation, and humanitarian agreements like prisoner exchanges until Russia stops the war,
Both expressed they were in favour for the further normalisation of ties,
We will not give away our land, our territories and our people, our homes.”
There’s probably not going to be a lot of celebrations unless the details are much more revealing than what we’ve seen so far,
He [Putin] believes that the US – because of its influence – can resolve any problems. Vladimir Putin believes that initially the US was standing behind Ukraine in this conflict, masterminding it,
Russia wants to do largescale TRADE with the United States when this catastrophic “bloodbath” is over, and I agree,
Work is underway to immediately start negotiations between the parties that can lead to a ceasefire as soon as possible and build the conditions for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine,
In this regard, the Holy Father's willingness to host the talks at the Vatican was considered positive. Italy is ready to do its part to facilitate contacts and work for peace,
Just completed my two hour call with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. I believe it went very well,
Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine will begin immediately. I have so informed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, of Ukraine,
I think honestly that President Putin, he doesn’t quite know how to get out of the war,
We are considering a meeting of all the teams. We want to organise it at a high level and with the participation of the US, Ukraine, Russia, some EU representatives and the UK. This meeting could take place in Türkiye, the Vatican or Switzerland. We are considering these three venues. The important thing is not comfort, but who can organise a meeting that achieves the desired result."
If I were the president, I would want to bring all tools to bear that we can,
The president has made it clear his goal is to see a ceasefire and see this conflict come to an end,
There is a tremendous opportunity for Russia to create massive amounts of jobs and wealth,
The reality is, too much of our sanctions planning is done in a piecemeal approach, rather than looking at all the options all at once in a pre-planned and, frankly, more effective fashion,
We want to see outcomes,
We are considering a meeting of all teams at a high level,