Vladimir Putin says Russia ready to negotiate on Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said his government is ready to negotiate on Ukraine. He made the remark in an interview ahead of his visit to China.

Putin, in an interview with China's official news agency , said that Russia is open to a dialogue as long as other countries all factor in its



interests.

Vladimir Putin said such negotiations must take into the interests of all countries involved in the conflict, including Russia.

"We are open to a dialogue on Ukraine, but such negotiations must take into account the interests of all countries involved in the conflict, including ours,” Putin said on Wednesday.