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2025-08-01 23:42:01
Putin: Russia Looks Forward to Continued Dialogue with Ukraine. According to the Russian presidential website, Russian President Vladimir Putin, in response to reporters' questions after meeting with visiting Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Valaam Island on August 1, stated that Russia looks forward to continuing dialogue with Ukraine and is willing to remain patient if Ukraine deems engagement unnecessary at this stage. Putin stated that Russia-Ukraine negotiations are necessary and important, and that dialogue is needed to peacefully resolve issues. Previous Russia-Ukraine talks have yielded positive results, with the two sides handing over the remains of fallen soldiers and exchanging prisoners of war. Putin noted that Ukraine responded positively to Russia's proposal to establish a dedicated working group, but the mechanism has yet to begin substantive operations. He reiterated that "it is important to address the root causes of the current crisis." Lukashenko expressed his support for Putin's stance on negotiations with Ukraine.
