Russia's Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine


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  • Sunday, 11 May 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a statement to the media at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia May 11, 2025. Sergey Bobylev/Host agency RIA Novosti/Handout via REUTERS

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct talks with Ukraine on May 15 in Istanbul.

Following are key quotes translated into English by Reuters.

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