Russian-US Presidential Call: Putin Says Russia Cannot Currently Resume Negotiations with Ukraine

Odaily News: Russian Presidential Aide Ushakov briefed on the situation regarding the phone call between the Russian and US leaders in the early hours of the 10th local time. Ushakov stated that during the call, Putin provided a detailed account of the measures Russia has taken in response to the terrorist attacks carried out by the Ukrainian armed forces. Putin said that the Ukrainian side attempted to disrupt Russia's State Duma elections and carried out attacks against civilians, which has undermined the possibility of immediately resuming negotiations. Putin also pointed out that Ukraine's attempts to prevent the Russian military from advancing have no prospect of success, and that the Russian military currently holds full battlefield initiative and is continuing to advance. Putin emphasized that due to Ukraine's position, particularly its attempts to disrupt the Russian Duma elections, it is currently impossible to resume negotiations with Ukraine. Trump has instructed that the message conveyed by Putin during the call be relayed to the Ukrainian delegation. Ushakov stated that regarding the issue of holding a bilateral meeting between Putin and Trump, the two sides have not yet conducted specific discussions. (CCTV News)