Russian President Vladimir Putin remarked on Wednesday at a press conference that Ukraine is currently thinking about the negotiation process, which he sees as a "step in the right direction."
Although he praised Kiev for it, the head of state added that this "is not enough." "If the Ukrainian side wants negotiations, then it must first cancel the decree prohibiting negotiations with Russia," Putin underscored.
He went on to say that Ukraine is only extending its "agony" and causing more casualties on its side while achieving no results with its counteroffensive.
