Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:06pm on 15 May 2024,Wednesday International
In an interview with Chinese media, Russian President Vladimir Putin signaled openness to negotiations over the Ukraine conflict on the eve of his visit to Beijing. "We are open to dialogue on Ukraine, but such negotiations must take into account the interests of all countries involved, including ours," Putin stated. His remarks come as Russian forces intensify their offensive in northeastern Ukraine's Kharkiv region. Putin blamed the West for stalled previous talks, while praising China's peace plan that would allow Russia to retain territorial gains. The two-day trip highlights Moscow's deepening ties with Beijing amid tensions with the West over the invasion.
