Russia never refused peace talks with Ukraine, says Putin

Vladimir Putin said Moscow never refused peace negotiations with Ukraine, during his opening comments at a virtual meeting of G20 leaders on Wednesday. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► http://bit.ly/guardianwiressub Speaking from Moscow, the Russian president said it was Ukraine that had rejected talks, accusing Kyiv of withdrawing from the negotiations process. 'Russia has never refused peace negotiations with Ukraine. It is not Russia, but Ukraine that has publicly announced that it is withdrawing from the negotiation process,' he said. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► https://bit.ly/3uhA7zg Sign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► http://theguardian.com/first-edition