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April 22, 2025

Putin Floats Direct Ceasefire Talks with Zelensky Amid Continued Russian Attacks
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled he's open to ceasefire
negotiations with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky. It's the first
time since the early stages of Russia's full-scale invasion that Putin
has said he's open to bilateral talks with Ukraine. Putin's remarks came
after another night of Russian attacks, including drone strikes on the
Black Sea port city of Odesa, which reportedly injured three people and
damaged several residences. 


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