Vladimir Putin has concluded the press conference, and here are the main points:
???? He proposed to resume direct negotiations without preconditions between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15 (next Thursday). Tomorrow he will discuss with the Turkish President the platform for dialogue.
???? He also stated that "Russia has informed Western counterparts that Moscow may extend the ceasefire period originally announced on May 9 in the future."
???? He officially acknowledged that North Korean combatants have participated in the war against Ukraine.
???? Additionally, he accused Ukraine of violating the "ceasefire ban" on attacks against energy facilities and the ceasefire arrangement.
???? Based on these statements, Putin has effectively rejected the 30-day ceasefire proposal put forward by the "Willing Alliance."
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