Vladimir Putin states Russia continues to be open to negotiations with Ukraine but demands discussions must align with the 2022 Istanbul agreements.
This new overture for negotiations follows latest attacks on Ukrainian refineries.
Reports indicate Putin's stance contradicts with former president Donald Trump's recent shifts on Ukraine policy.
Delegation meetings occurred between Ukraine and the US in Florida to discuss core matters during the present discussion.
The Russian leader highlighted that any future agreement cannot cannot diverge from the terms established in Istanbul two years prior.
These conditions were outlined while military actions against energy infrastructure went on in the region.
The timing suggests a strategic attempt to frame the diplomatic landscape before further escalation.