Putin says peace deal possible but Ukrainian attacks complicate talks

World russiaukrainewar Putin says peace deal possible but Ukrainian attacks complicate talks Putin Says Peace Deal Possible But Ukrainian Attacks Complicate Talks Relevant News Two Palestinian teenagers killed in West Bank settler, army attack 3 September 2026 Putin says peace deal possible but Ukrainian attacks complicate talks 3 September 2026 Costa to visit Cyprus tomorrow for talks on EU budget, Cyprus problem 3 September 2026 Newsroom 3 September 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday there was a chance of a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine, but said restarting talks had become harder because of Ukrainian attacks on shipping and a call by Kyiv for civilian aircraft to avoid Russian airspace, Reuters reported. Putin said a number of countries, including the United States and China, were ready to support a peace settlement. “Ultimately, however, the problem must be resolved by the countries involved in the conflict, Russia and Ukraine,” he told an economic forum in Russia’s Far East, according to Reuters. “We are grateful to everyone attempting to contribute to a settlement. Is there a chance? In my view, yes, there is.” Responding to a question, Putin said Ukrainian attacks on civilian merchant ships and “reported threats of attacks on civilian aircraft” were “acts of state terrorism”, adding that this “complicates the prospects for bilateral peace talks”, Reuters reported. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned airlines and insurance companies this week that the presence of Ukrainian drones had made Russian skies dangerous, though he said Ukraine would target only Russian military facilities and not threaten civilian aircraft, according to the report. On Wednesday, Ukraine urged the United Nations’ aviation agency to ask members to ban operations in Russian airspace. Ukraine has been cut off from international civil aviation since Russia’s 2022 invasion made its own airspace unsafe, Reuters said. After four and a half years of war, the front line has remained largely static and no peace talks have taken place since February, according to the report. Both sides have increased long-range air attacks deep inside the other’s territory, while the war at sea has escalated sharply, with both sides attacking ports and commercial shipping. Putin said Russia was continuing its contacts with the administration of US President Donald Trump, which has sought to broker a peace deal for Ukraine. “We favour restoring full-scale relations with the United States. However, this does not depend on us alone; it depends on the American side. But from what I understand, sense, and observe, President Trump is committed to such positive, constructive engagement,” he said. Contacts were taking place between the two countries’ intelligence agencies and through Trump’s envoys, Putin said. CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Russian intelligence chiefs in Moscow last week, though neither side has disclosed what was discussed, according to Reuters. (Reuters) Read more: Fortifying Ukraine: inside Europe’s €90 billion support plan Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Two Palestinian teenagers killed in West Bank settler, army attack Costa to visit Cyprus tomorrow for talks on EU budget, Cyprus problem Water pipes damaged on Paphos-Limassol highway after collision Body found in occupied Kyrenia catamaran disaster identified as missing man AKEL presses Finance Minister with eight questions on GSI costs Bill would cut power, water to force owners to fix dangerous buildings Will Annita give them a break, or another haircut? Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.