Putin says Russia does not reject peace talks, but cannot agree to a ceasefire while “under attack”

Russian President Vladimir Putin made the remarks at a news conference after meeting with African leaders in St. Petersburg on Friday

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that an African initiative could be a basis for peace in Ukraine but that Ukrainian attacks made it hard to realize.

Reuters reported in June that African mediation in the conflict could begin with confidence-building measures followed by a cessation of hostilities agreement accompanied by negotiations between Russia and the West.

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