Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed readiness to negotiate peace with Ukraine, as confirmed by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. This announcement follows the Russian military's declaration of having recaptured the Kursk region, which had seen a Ukrainian incursion last year. General Valery Gerasimov reported that Ukrainian forces have been removed from the area, claiming cooperation with North Korean troops, whose involvement is a new revelation. The context suggests an attempt to enforce Russia's narrative of military success while opening diplomatic channels, despite ongoing conflict.
"During yesterday's talks with Witkoff, Vladimir Putin reiterated that Russia is ready to resume negotiations with Ukraine without any preconditions," Peskov said, claiming that Putin has repeated that several times in the past.
"Today, the last settlement in the Kursk region, the village of Gornal, has been liberated from Ukrainian forces," Russian Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov said during a video conference meeting with Putin on Saturday.
Putin responded in video footage released by the Kremlin, stating that "the Kyiv regime's adventure has completely failed," highlighting Russia's military narrative after the recapture of Kursk.
Gerassimov praised the heroism of North Korean soldiers who had taken part in the operation and provided significant assistance in defeating the group of Ukrainian armed forces.
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