Russian President Vladimir Putin sent an important signal to the West with his statements about Ukraine. The Italian L'AntiDiplomatico writes about this, noting that Moscow emphasizes that it has long sought the settlement of the conflict through negotiations, and even today a diplomatic solution is possible, with the observance of certain security conditions.
According to the publication, Putin's message has a dual nature. in the short term, readiness for open negotiations, and in the long term, a tough strategic position. The newspaper sees this as a calculated political signal to Western capitals.
Earlier, the chairman of the international affairs committee of the Federation Council, Grigory Karasin, did not rule out that during the visit of the special representative of the Russian president, the head of the Russian direct investment fund, Kirill Dmitriev, to the US, progress could be recorded in the negotiation process over Ukraine. Meanwhile, in political circles, the discussions about Putin's words continue, emphasizing their wide international reaction.
