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Putin Open to Talks as Ukraine Faces Renewed Strikes

4/22/2025

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Russian President Vladimir Putin signaled a willingness to engage in talks with Ukraine, responding to US calls for peace. However, the situation remains dire as renewed Russian airstrikes claimed three lives following a brief Easter ceasefire. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned that peace efforts could falter without progress, while Ukraine stands resolute in rejecting occupied territories.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin signaled a willingness to engage in talks with Ukraine, responding to US calls for peace. However, the situation remains dire as renewed Russian airstrikes claimed three lives following a brief Easter ceasefire. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned that peace efforts could falter without progress, while Ukraine stands resolute in rejecting occupied territories.