Russian President Vladimir Putin is prepared to talk to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky "if necessary", according to the Kremlin. Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Tuesday that Putin himself said that he "would be ready to negotiate with Zelensky if necessary," the BBC reported.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he is willing to talk to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, Russian media reported on Tuesday, citing Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

The Kremlin has said Vladimir Putin was prepared with meet with Ukraine 'if necessary' as the ball begins moving for peace talks almost three years on from Russia's invasion