President Putin says Russia is ready for a new round of talks with Ukraine, despite differences between the two sides.

Vladimir Putin has announced that Russia is open to a new round of talks with Ukraine, although there are wide discrepancies between the two sides' proposals. The Russian leader noted that negotiators are in constant contact and offered the return of 3,000 deceased Ukrainian soldiers. Putin also underlined the budgetary pressure Russia is under due to defense spending, but expressed optimism that relations with the US would stabilize, thanks to President Trump's efforts.