On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy both said they were open to peace negotiations, even as the conflict continued to see new strikes overnight.
The statements were made by the two leaders amid ongoing fighting that has persisted since the war began in 2022. Both sides have repeatedly called for dialogue, but hostilities have not abated.
Despite the announcement of a willingness to negotiate, air and ground attacks were reported to have taken place during the night, underscoring the continued intensity of the conflict.
The comments come as international actors, including the United States, have urged a brokered peace, hoping to curb the violence that has affected millions of civilians across the region.
<small>Source: CNBC — read the original story there.</small>