Russian President Putin Abstains from Discussions with Ukraine

The Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Thursday that he will send a delegation to Turkey to meet with Ukrainian officials on Friday, in a move that seems to minimize the prospects for progress in ceasefire talks. This comes after Putin suggested direct discussions with Ukraine for the first time since the conflict began.

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