Ukraine sees ‘new dynamic’ in peace efforts as Vladimir Putin says chance of deal remains

VLADIVOSTOK — Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday there was a chance of reaching an agreement to end the war in Ukraine, while Kyiv said it expected a “new dynamic” in peace efforts.

Putin, speaking at ⁠an economic forum in Russia’s far east, said a number of countries including the U.S. and China were ready to support a peace settlement.

“Ultimately, however, the problem must be resolved by the countries involved in the conflict — Russia and Ukraine,” he said.

“We are grateful to everyone attempting to contribute to a settlement. Is there a chance? In my view, yes, there is.”

Ukrainian Foreign Minister ⁠Andrii Sybiha told reporters in Kyiv: “I believe that we will ​now ⁠have a new dynamic in the peace efforts, with the return of this active phase of political and diplomatic engagement in many capitals around the world.”

He did not elaborate further, telling reporters to “follow the ⁠news.”

After four and a half years of Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II, it is rare ​for either ⁠side to offer an upbeat assessment of peace ‌prospects. They last met for U.S.-mediated talks in February.

Since then, with the U.S. distracted by the Iran war…

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