Putin is ready to discuss peace in Ukraine but wants to achieve goals, Kremlin says
Peskov said that the world was now accustomed to US President Donald Trump's sometimes 'harsh' rhetoric but pointed out that Trump had also underscored in comments on Russia that he would continue to search for a peace deal.
3 Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Vladimir Putin is ready to move toward a peace deal with Ukraine.
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3 President Trump pledged a new wave of military aid to Ukraine on Monday.
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3 A residential building burned on Saturday in Odesa, Ukraine, following a Russian air attack.
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'President Putin has repeatedly spoken of his desire to bring the Ukrainian settlement to a peaceful conclusion as soon as possible. This is a long process, it requires effort, and it is not easy,' Peskov said told state television reporter Pavel Zarubin.
'The main thing for us is to achieve our goals. Our goals are clear,' Peskov said.
On Monday, Trump announced a tougher stance on Russia, pledging a new wave of military aid to Ukraine, including Patriot missile defense systems.
He also gave Russia a 50-day deadline to agree to a ceasefire or face additional sanctions.
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