Putin says Russia will decide on Ukraine talks based on its interests

September 25, 2026 at 10:13 PM1 min

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow will decide on resuming peace talks with Ukraine based on its own interests. He said Ukraine had proposed continuing negotiations after the State Duma elections but then struck Russian polling stations on September 20. Putin spoke to journalists on the sidelines of the Forum of United Cultures in St. Petersburg.

Key Facts

Putin said Russia will decide on resuming peace talks with Ukraine based on its own interests.
He said Ukraine proposed continuing negotiations after the State Duma elections but then struck Russian polling stations on September 20.
Putin said over 1,600 drones entered the Moscow zone on the night of September 19-20, the main voting day.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan proposed to Russia and Ukraine measures for Black Sea shipping safety.
Putin made the remarks on the sidelines of the Forum of United Cultures in St. Petersburg.

Putin's Statement

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow will decide on resuming peace talks with Ukraine based on its own interests. He said Ukraine had proposed continuing negotiations after the State Duma elections but then struck Russian polling stations on September 20. Putin said over 1,600 drones entered the Moscow zone on the night of September 19-20, the main voting day. He added that proposals for a peaceful settlement are 'on the table' but Russia will 'think carefully' and act in its own interests.

Context and Reactions

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan proposed to Russia and Ukraine measures for Black Sea shipping safety. Putin made the remarks on the sidelines of the Forum of United Cultures in St. Petersburg. He also commented on relations with Chinese President Xi Jinping and plans for the APEC summit, where U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to attend.