Putin accuses Kyiv of rejecting peaceful settlement, signals openness to talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of refusing to end the war through peaceful means, while insisting Moscow remains open to dialogue.

Speaking during his year-end news conference in Moscow on Friday, Putin said Russia has detected signals from Kyiv suggesting a possible willingness to engage in talks, despite what he described as Ukraine’s continued rejection of a negotiated settlement.

Vladimir Putin, Russian…