Russian President says halting hostilities in Ukraine preferred right away

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated Russia s preference for a swift cessation of hostilities in Ukraine as soon as possible. Du...

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated Russia's preference for a swift cessation of hostilities in Ukraine as soon as possible.

During a meeting with the leadership of the presidential administration, government, and State Duma in Russia, following the US-Russian talks, Putin said the visit to Alaska came on time and was extremely useful.

The chance was given, and this had already happened, to talk about the root causes of this crisis.

Eliminating these root causes should constitute the foundation of the settlement, highlighted Putin.

Russia respects the position of the US Administration, which sees the importance of ending the hostilities right away, as he likewise desires to do so and move forward to solve all issues through peaceful means, he continued.