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Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia would be prepared to talk to Ukraine, the United States and Europe about the future of Ukraine if they wanted to, but that Moscow would defend its national interests.
Putin, who sent troops into Ukraine in 2022, has repeatedly said he would be prepared to talk about peace. However, Western officials say he is waiting for the US presidential election in November before making a genuine effort.
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