Putin: Ceasefire key ahead of talks

An immediate ceasefire in eastern Ukraine is necessary to create conditions for talks, Russian President Vladimir Putin said today.

Putin: Ceasefire key ahead of talks
Fri, 06 Jun, 2014 - 20:05

An immediate ceasefire in eastern Ukraine is necessary to create conditions for talks, Russian President Vladimir Putin said today.

Speaking in Normandy, Mr Putin said he expects Ukrainian president-elect Petro Poroshenko to show “goodwill” and “state wisdom”. He also said that Moscow is ready for constructive discussion with Ukraine on settling its gas debt to Russia.

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