Russia is open to talks with Ukraine are possible if "realities of special military operation are considered" - Putin

This is reported by the Russian state propaganda media TASS.

"It is possible to return to negotiations on Ukraine only on the basis of today's realities in the zone of the 'special military operation'" Vladimir Putin said in a statement.

The Russian dictator is promoting the narrative that Russia is "in favor of negotiations" and has not forbidden anyone to conduct them.

"Unlike the West," as the war criminal Vladimir Putin said in a statement.

During a meeting with Putin, self-proclaimed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said that this year would determine “a lot about the situation in Ukraine.”

• On Friday, May 24, it was reported that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin was allegedly ready to stop the war against Ukraine and start negotiations.