Russian President Vladimir Putin said the United States is making “sincere efforts” to bring an end to the war in Ukraine, speaking days before his scheduled Alaska summit with former U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, CNN reported.
Putin also floated the possibility of a new nuclear agreement, though no details were given on the scope or terms such a deal might cover. The comments come amid increased diplomatic activity involving U.S., European, and Ukrainian leaders in the lead-up to the summit.
While Putin’s tone was notably more conciliatory than in past statements, major sticking points remain over Ukraine’s territorial integrity and the conditions for any cease-fire. U.S. officials have not commented publicly on the specifics of the Russian leader’s remarks.
