- Title: Putin suggests possibility of placing Ukraine under temporary administration
- Date: 27th March 2025
- Summary: MURMANSK, RUSSIA (MARCH 27, 2025) (RUSSIAN POOL) (SOUNDBITE) (Russian) RUSSIAN PRESIDENT, VLADIMIR PUTIN, SAYING: "In principle, of course, it would be possible, under the auspices of the UN, with the United States, even with European countries, and of course with our partners and friends, to discuss the possibility of introducing temporary administration in Ukraine. For w
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- Keywords: Putin Russia UN Ukraine temporary administration
- Location: MURMANSK, RUSSIA
- City: MURMANSK, RUSSIA
- Country: Russia
- Topics: Conflicts/War/Peace,Europe
- Reuters ID: LVA001225127032025RP1
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- Story Text: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday (March 27) suggested Ukraine could be placed under a form of temporary administration to allow for new elections and the signature of key accords with the aim of reaching a settlement.
Putin, in comments made during a visit to the northern port of Murmansk, also said Russia was moving gradually but confidently towards the achievement of its goals in the more than three-year-old conflict in Ukraine.
He said he believed U.S. President Donald Trump, who has moved to improve ties with Moscow and work towards a settlement, sincerely wanted peace in Ukraine.
Putin also said Russia was ready to cooperate with North Korea in working towards a settlement of the conflict. - Copyright Holder: POOL (CAN SELL)
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