Russian President Putin is ready to seek a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine conflict.

According to Putin, Russia is always ready for direct, honest talks for a diplomatic solution to complex issues.
Putin added that Russia's interests and the protection of its citizens could not be discussed.
It should be noted that US President Joe Biden has announced financial sanctions on a number of Russian institutions and individuals due to tensions with Ukraine.
The US president says sanctions are the beginning of Russia's attack on Ukraine, Russia has no intention of war but the US and its allies will defend every inch of NATO borders.
Joe Biden said that Russia's announcement of secession of a large part of Ukraine was the beginning of a Russian invasion and that it would continue to supply defense weapons to Ukraine.