Russian President Vladimir Putin says all Ukraine peace proposals remain on the table and that the Kremlin is ready to resume negotiations. Speaking to reporters, he attributes the stalled diplomacy to actions by Ukraine rather than to Russia’s position.
Putin says Moscow was prepared to restart talks after Russia’s Sept. 18–20 State Duma elections. He also accuses Ukraine of attacking polling stations in Moscow, specifically referencing incidents involving those voting sites. The sources report that Putin links the lack of progress in negotiations to these alleged attacks.
The reports note that Washington is increasing efforts to broker an end to the war, but they differ mainly in emphasis rather than in the core points. Across outlets, the common elements are Putin’s claim that proposals for a settlement still exist, his statement that Russia is willing to negotiate again, and his decision to place responsibility with Kyiv.
