Putin says Russia is ready for new talks with Ukraine and calls occupied land historical Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia is ready for new talks with Ukraine, part of whose territory Russia currently occupies. He described the occupied land as historical Russia, according to Euromaidan Press, an outlet that covers the war in Ukraine.

Putin backed his position by citing genetic studies, which he did not name. In his words, Russians and Ukrainians are one people. He made the claim a day after hosting a US envoy.

What the source does not provide

The available excerpt of the source does not specify where talks might take place or on what terms. It also does not name the US envoy or describe what was discussed during the visit. Those details are therefore not included here.