Putin ties Ukraine peace deal to concessions, claims Russian forces are gaining ground
Putin said Moscow remains ready for a diplomatic settlement with Ukraine, while maintaining that any deal must reflect compromises discussed with Donald Trump.
On March 15, the Ukrainian Parliament voted to extend the martial law till April 25.
IANS | Kiev | April 20, 2022 2:13 pm
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has submitted a bill to Parliament to extend martial law in the country, Parliament press service said in a statement.
According to a report released by The Kyiv Independent, if lawmakers pass the bill submitted on Tuesday, the martial law will be extended for two months, until June 24.
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Kiev imposed martial law after Russia launched a special military operation against Ukraine on February 24.
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On March 15, the Ukrainian Parliament voted to extend the martial law till April 25.
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Putin said Moscow remains ready for a diplomatic settlement with Ukraine, while maintaining that any deal must reflect compromises discussed with Donald Trump.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke in an interview on the ongoing war, what Russian leader Vladimir Putin's goals are, and whether Kyiv would lose the war eventually.
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky say negotiations to end the Ukraine war are nearing a deal after talks in Florida, though difficult issues on territory and security remain.
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