MOSCOW. June 27 (Interfax) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on Ukraine to re-embark on the path of dialogue and reconciliation and ensure a long-term ceasefire.
"The Ukrainians need to return to the path of peace, dialogue and reconciliation. What counts most today is to secure a long-term ceasefire as a necessary condition for holding in-depth talks between the Kyiv authorities and representatives of the southeastern region," Putin said on Friday.
Russia is sincerely trying to contribute to such a peace process, he added.