Reports of Vladimir Putin's night speech were confirmed by the Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Pieskov. He said it would be “significant”. Ultimately, Putin went to journalists just before 2 am Moscow time.
– Russia pays tribute to everyone who contributed to the common victory over Nazism – he began, thanking foreign leaders for participating in the celebration of the end of World War II.
Russian agencies reported that the celebrations were an opportunity to talk with delegations of 17 countries. Putin described them as “intense” and “significant”. He thanked, among others for the presence military commanders from North Koreawhich he could personally thank for commitment to the fight in the Kurski region.
Russia. Putin issued a statement. Unexpected words about Europe
– sooner or later we will start heading towards restoring relationships with Europe – said Putin unexpectedly, then focused on the Ukrainian issue. In the meantime he managed to point out that appreciates the courage of European leaderswho came to Moscow for the day of victory.
– Weapon suspension initiatives were repeatedly sabotaged by Kiev – Putin said in relation to the Easter and three -day suspension of fighting on Sunday.
Next He continued the propaganda message. “Kyiv tried to attack the borders of Russia five times within three days of suspension of weapons,” he accused.
Russia. Putin called Ukraine to talk. Date and place
Finally, a clear declaration of willingness to resume direct conversations through the Turkish website was made from Putin's mouth.
– We suggest that Kiev authorities resume direct negotiations, which interrupted at the end of 2022. We suggest starting them immediately on May 15 in Istanbul Putin said.
He added that everything is in the hands of Ukraine and “she must decide”. Importantly, negotiations would take place “without any preliminary conditions”.
Source: RIA Nowrosti, Reuters