Speaking previously about possible talks, the Russian President emphasised that any peace deal should respect the “realities on the ground.” View on euronews

Putin told Russian state television that negotiations with Ukraine were complicated by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's "illegitimacy" in remaining in power beyond his mandate with no authority to sign documents.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that talks with Ukraine were possible but not with its President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he deemed "illegitimate".

A new school textbook that likens Russia's war in Ukraine to the Soviet struggle against the Nazis and says Russia was "forced" to send troops into Ukraine was presented in Moscow on Monday. President Vladimir Putin casts the war,

A new textbook for Russian students has introduced a chapter on the war in Ukraine. According to it, Vladimir Putin was "forced" to attack his neighbor. The textbook's author is an advisor to the president of Russia.