President Vladimir Putin says Russia and Ukraine must first agree on a peace arrangement together. He also says contacts between the two sides continue, though he does not indicate that meaningful progress toward a deal has been made.
Both outlets report that the engagement is ongoing but limited in nature. NDTV adds that the contact is largely conducted through security services rather than broader political channels, and it remains unclear whether such discussions could lead to an actual peace agreement. Bloomberg similarly emphasizes that Putin gives little indication of advancement on any prospective terms.
Overall, the accounts converge on Putin’s statement that peace requires agreement between Russia and Ukraine and that bilateral contacts are still active, while providing differing detail on the level at which communication is happening and the prospects for reaching a settlement.
