Putin says a peace treaty with Ukraine is possible; United States and China ready to assist

Russian President Vladimir Putin said there is a possibility of concluding a peace treaty that would end the war in Ukraine and added that a number of countries, including the United States and China, are prepared to support such an agreement. He made the remarks at an economic forum in Vladivostok on September 3, 2026.

Key points from the Vladivostok remarks

Putin also accused Kyiv of what he called "state terrorism" over warnings issued about risks to aircraft in Russian airspace, linking those accusations to broader security concerns raised during his speech.

Commenting on who should lead any negotiation, he said: "The problem should be solved by the states that are in conflict — Russia and Ukraine. That is the right way. and despite that, we are grateful to all who are trying to contribute to achieving an agreement. Are there chances? In my view, yes, there are," he said at an economic forum in Vladivostok.

The president named the United States and China among countries he said were willing to help facilitate a settlement, without giving details on what form that support might take or what concrete steps would follow.

His comments come amid the long-running conflict between Russia and Ukraine; Kremlin statements suggesting a possible negotiated settlement have periodically alternated with harsher rhetoric and accusations directed at Kyiv.

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