INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday he is open to the possibility of bilateral talks with Ukraine for the first time in years, as
pressure from the United States builds on both sides to agree to a quick peace deal, CNN reported.U.S., European and Ukrainian officials are
set to meet this week in London after Washington warned that it could abandon its efforts to end the conflict if there were no signs of
progress.Speaking to reporters, Putin said it could be possible to discuss the halting of strikes against civilian infrastructure directly
This article first appeared/also appeared in Tehran Times
