Russian President Vladimir Putin has outlined Russia's conditions for peace talks with Ukraine. On Friday, Putin announced that Russia would cease fire and enter peace negotiations if Ukraine agreed to drop its NATO ambitions and withdraw forces from four Ukrainian regions currently claimed by Moscow.
Putin emphasized that the conditions were "very simple" and made it clear that Russia's willingness to negotiate hinges on Ukraine's compliance with these demands. "As soon as Kyiv declares that it is ready for such a decision and begins the actual withdrawal. . .
