Putin cites chance of peace deal but says Ukrainian aviation warning makes it harder

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Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Ukrainian attacks on civilian merchant ships and threats against civilian aircraft are acts of state terrorism that hinder the prospects for bilateral peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. He acknowledges a chance for a peace deal despite these complications.

Ukrainian attacks on civilian merchant ships and “reported threats of attacks on civilian aircraft” were “acts of state terrorism”, which he said “complicates the ​prospects for bilateral peace talks”, Russian President Vladimir Putin said