Russia says it is ready to resume talks with Ukraine and US to end war

Russia has expressed willingness to resume negotiations with Ukraine and the US to resolve the ongoing conflict, according to Yuri Ushakov, a senior aide to President Putin. This announcement follows a meeting between Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg. Ukraine's President Zelensky and European allies have been urging for talks to restart, which were halted in February. Ushakov indicated that discussions could take place next month in Abu Dhabi, focusing on post-conflict security arrangements. Despite Russia's claims of battlefield success, Ukraine and its allies contest this narrative, citing a stalemate. The backdrop includes rising tensions between Ukraine and the US, with Trump suggesting a change in Ukraine's leadership.