"Putin says there is simply a chance for peace agreement with Ukraine, wants to reconstruct full relations with the US"

Written by Guy Birchall for The Epoch Times,

Russian president Vladimir Putin said on September 3 that there is "a chance" to accomplish peace with Ukraine and expressed his desire to resume relations with the United States.

Putin spoke during the east economical Forum (EEF) session in Vladivostok erstwhile he made these comments.

Regarding Ukraine, the president of Russia said that Moscow is "grateful to all those who effort to contribute to the resolution of this problem" and that in his opinion there is "a chance" for peace, according to the Russian state news agency TASS.

He said that in order to end the war between Moscow and Kiev, "Russia and Ukraine must first scope an agreement" between themselves, and admitted that "all another countries are ready to support and assist" in achieving this goal.

The Russian leader besides revealed that contacts between Moscow and Kiev proceed through the intelligence services of both states, but said that it was hard for him to assess, "to what degree these contacts lead to a peace agreement."

As regards Russo's relation with the US Putin confirmed that Moscow was inactive in contact with Washington and expressed hope that specified contact would continue.

Referring to recent visit CIA manager John Ratcliffe in Moscow for August 25 meetings, Russian president said that everyone is aware of the cooperation between American and Russian intelligence agencies and administration officials appointed by US president Donald Trump.

He said that cooperation "works" and expressed hope that "it would yet lead to a affirmative outcome."

He besides added, "[Moscow] is in favour of full restoring relations with the United States, but it is not solely up to us; it depends on the American side."

However, he stressed that he felt Trump was "determinate to carry out specified a positive, constructive work."

26 August Trump confirmed Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow for meetings on August 25.

However, the president rejected any rumors about Ratcliffe's destination, denying that he had been sent to inform the Kremlin against investigating NATO's determination, hitting England or ignoring sanctions against Iran.

"John Ratcliffe is simply a fantastic guy. He's the head of the CIA, and he's not there about what you said. Now it could be something, you know, something. We work very hard to end this war, and frankly, they both want it to end at this point," Trump said.

On the subject of the gathering with Putin Trump, he said on 2 September that specified an chance would only take place after achieving peace between Moscow and Kiev.

"We would have done it if I wanted to, but I want to do it erstwhile we were ready for a peace agreement," he told journalists in the Oval Office.

He said the United States wanted a good relation with both fighting parties, saying it would be "great for business."

"They should halt this stupid war," he said.

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenski said his country wants peace, but does not intend to surrender, during speeches in Kiev on 24 August for Ukraine independency Day.

On September 1, Zelenski said that Ukraine supports "every step towards peace" in a post on X.

"The war must end, and the leaders are right to tell Putin. Therefore, for the sake of diplomacy and negotiation, erstwhile our partners come to us on this issue, we will guarantee that the Russian sky is cleared of drones for a certain time and along the designated routes," he said.

Security will return to the Russian sky erstwhile real advancement towards peace is made. For now, the sky over Russia is intended for drones – not for civilian aviation."

Translated by Google Translator

source:https://www.zerohedge.com/