Ukraine proposes truce talks with Russia after negotiations stalled in June

ANI: Ukraine has proposed to hold a new round of peace talks with Russia next week, following negotiations that stalled last month, according to Al Jazeera.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed on Saturday that Defence Council Secretary Rustem Umerov had made an offer for a meeting with Russian negotiators for next week.

“Everything should be done to achieve a ceasefire,” Zelenskyy said in his evening address to the nation, Al Jazeera reported. “The Russian side should stop hiding from decisions.”

Ukraine's leader also reiterated his readiness to have a face-to-face sit-down with Putin. “A meeting at the leadership level is needed to truly ensure peace-lasting peace,” he said.

There was no immediate response from Russia, as per Al Jazeera.