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Russia calls on Kiev to return to negotiations – Putin

Moscow will not discuss the choice made by the Donbass republics, Kherson and Zaporozhye, president has said

Moscow is ready for talks with Kiev, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday at a ceremony for the signing of treaties on the inclusion of the Lugansk and Donetsk People’s Republics (LPR and DPR), as well as the regions of Kherson and Zaporozhye, which declared independence from Ukraine, into Russia.

We call on the Kiev regime to cease all hostilities, stop the war it started back in 2014 and return to the negotiating table,” he said, adding, however, that Moscow will not “betray” the territories that want to become a part of Russia.

People have made their choice. A clear one,” Putin said.

Putin has called on Kiev to treat the “free choice” made by the people of the four territories “with respect.”

That is the only way for peace,” he added.

The president also warned that Russia would defend its territory using all means available and would do “everything to ensure security of its people.

He also vowed to help the four territories joining Russia to rebuild, adding that their people would feel the support of all Russian regions.

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from RT – Daily news

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