Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested Ukraine be placed under a form of temporary administration to allow for new elections and the signature of key accords to reach a settlement in the war, Russian news agencies reported early on Friday.
Putin’s comments, during a visit to the northern port of Murmansk, come amid US attempts to forge a settlement to the conflict by re-establishing links with Russia and engaging with both Moscow and Kyiv, in separate talks.
The Kremlin leader has been accused by Ukraine and European leaders of trying to prolong ceasefire talks without any serious intent of stopping fighting.
Russian President Vladimir Putin visits a nuclear submarine base in Murmansk, Russia on March 26, 2025. Getty Images
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has left hundreds of thousands of dead and injured,
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