Putin Expresses Readiness for Peace Talks with Trump on Ukraine War

The Russian president signals willingness to negotiate but insists the U.S. must take the first step toward ending the nearly three-year conflict.

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated he is ready to meet with President-elect Donald Trump to discuss peace negotiations for the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Putin emphasized that the U.S. must initiate dialogue, claiming Washington broke off talks after Russia's military actions in Ukraine began.
Trump has expressed confidence in his ability to broker a peace deal, suggesting he could resolve the conflict within 24 hours of taking office.
The war has resulted in significant casualties, with estimates of hundreds of thousands of soldiers dead or injured and extensive damage to Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Ukraine's position on potential peace talks remains unclear, though Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indicated openness to territorial concessions under certain conditions.