Sunday, June 22, 2014

Russian President Putin Calls For Peace Talks Between Kiev And Pro-Russian Separatists



Putin Urges 'Substantial' Dialogue Between Kyiv And Ukraine Rebels -- Deutsche Welle

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on Kyiv and separatists to call an end to hostilities after heavy fighting in eastern Ukraine. Putin said he backed a peace plan drawn up by the Ukrainian president.

On Sunday, Putin called for genuine dialogue between Ukraine's government and pro-Russia separatists fighting for control of the eastern regions of Donetsk and Luhansk. As part of any deal, he said, Ukraine should first halt military operations in the regions and guarantee the rights of Russian speakers.

"It's necessary to start detailed, substantial dialogue," Putin told reporters on Sunday, appearing to soften an initially lukewarm response to the Ukrainian government's ceasefire proposal.

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More News On Russian President Putin Calling For Peace Talks Between Kiev And Pro-Russian Separatists

Fighting strains Ukraine ceasefire, Putin urges dialogue -- Reuters
Putin supports Ukrainian cease-fire -- CSM/AP
Putin calls for “genuine dialogue” between Kyiv and eastern rebels -- Euronews
Putin urges dialogue between all parties to Ukraine conflict -- ITAR TASS
Putin Backs Poroshenko's Cease-Fire, Calls For 'Dialogue' -- RFE
Putin supports ceasefire in Ukraine, calling for peace talks -- Xinhua
Putin, Ukraine leader back talks to end eastern revolt -- Global Post/AFP

Update: Poroshenko warns of ‘detailed Plan B’ if Ukraine ceasefire fails -- RT

My Comment: Everyone is talking about peace .... but no one is showing any interest to act on it.

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