On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, President Vladimir Putin clearly announced during a meeting with government officials that Russia is fully prepared to resume peace negotiations with Ukraine, according to a report by the Anadolu Agency.
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Vladimir Putin declares Russia's readiness for peace talks with Ukraine
Mr. Putin emphasized that these negotiations must be based on the agreements previously discussed in Istanbul, Turkey, and the talks held in Anchorage, United States, while also taking into account the current realities on the battlefield.
The 73-year-old leader recalled with dissatisfaction that the peace negotiation process was originally disrupted and halted due to decisions made by the Ukrainian side itself. He added that Ukraine's recent attempts to launch attacks into Russian territory are merely a tactic to gain leverage and secure favorable conditions before stalled negotiations potentially restart.
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Looking back at the history of the negotiations, the two countries have previously gone through several rounds of intense discussions:
- Istanbul Talks: Last year, both sides met three times (May 16, June 2, and July 23), achieving notable positive results, including a large-scale prisoner exchange and the drafting of a peace framework document.
- Anchorage Talks: U.S. and Russian leaders previously met in Anchorage, Alaska, developing a 28-point peace plan (later reduced to 20 points). However, Ukraine ultimately rejected it, refusing to cede even an inch of territory.
- Talks Early This Year: Under U.S. mediation, Moscow and Kyiv met three more times (the first two in Abu Dhabi and the third in Geneva).
Nevertheless, these promising peace processes collapsed entirely following the outbreak of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran in late February.
