MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country wants to keep talking to Ukraine and wants peace, but only if all of Moscow's security conditions are met during the battle on Kiev. Putin made the comments during a phone discussion with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday, as the Russian assault on Ukraine entered its ninth day, according to sources.
During a third round of talks between Russia and Ukraine, the President expressed hope that Kiev will take a "reasonable and constructive stance." The third round of peace talks between the two warring parties could take place on Saturday or Sunday, according to Ukrainian Presidential Adviser Mykhailo Podolyak.
Podolyak stated that the meetings will take place despite Russia and Ukraine's harsh stance, which will undoubtedly make negotiations difficult. Podolyak added that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will not make any compromises that will "humiliate" Ukraine's struggle.
Meanwhile, Ukraine's parliament has called for the deployment of international peacekeeping forces, according to First Deputy Chairman Oleksandr Korniyenko. Parliament also demanded the immediate implementation of a "no-fly zone" above Ukraine's land.
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