Kremlin: Putin open to talks with Europe

MOSCOW/BRUSSELS — Russian President Vladimir Putin remains open to negotiations with Europe, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.

Peskov said it was positive that European countries were discussing the need to identify representatives for possible talks with Russia, though no concrete steps have been taken so far.

The possibility of dialogue with Europe would depend on the resumption of the Ukrainian peace process following the current pause in negotiations, he said.