Vladimir Putin says 'just three things' stop Ukraine war ending as he's 'ready for peace'

Putin’s invasion has now lasted over two years

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that there are merely “three things” preventing the cessation of the war in Ukraine, and he’s ready to discuss peace if these issues are addressed.

Putin’s invasion has now lasted over two years, with no significant gains made by Russia as Ukraine continues to resist. With a peace conference scheduled to occur in Switzerland soon without Russia’s participation Putin took the opportunity to express his frustrations during a conversation with Belarusian leader Aleksandr Lukashenko in Moscow this week.

During their discussion, Putin highlighted three key issues that need resolution, which are peace talks not involving him, border security, and attacks on energy infrastructure. He spoke about Lukashenko’s support for Russia and criticised the global community’s approach to the conflict, discussing the prospects for peace.

In a transcription provided by the Kremlin, Putin said: “The idea of holding some kind of conference in Switzerland is being promoted. We are not invited there. Moreover, they think that we have nothing to do there, and at the same time they say that nothing can be solved without us. Since we are not going there (it has now turned into a kind of nonsense), they say that we refuse to negotiate. “We were not invited, but they say that we refuse it would be funny if it were not so sad.

“I would like to emphasise that we are in favour of talks. But not in the format of being imposed any schemes that have nothing to do with reality. Why do I say that? Because if the need arises, I will allow myself to turn to you, and maybe we will continue consultations with you in this area,” reports the Daily Star.

Despite global voices stating the contrary, he asserted that Russia has not launched attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

“But if we do get to the point where I started, if we move on to talks about resolving all the issues in other ways, then of course, as I have already said many times, we are ready for that.”

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