India, March 28 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed to put Ukraine under external governance monitored by the United Nations as part of efforts to reach a peaceful settlement.

Putin said that any agreement that is signed with the current Ukrainian government could be challenged by its successors and added that new elections could be held under external governance, reported AP.

He made the remarks while speaking to the crew of a Russian nuclear submarine.

"Under the auspices of the United Nations, with the United States, even with European countries, and, of course, with our partners and friends, we could discuss the possibility of introduction of temporary governance in Ukraine," Putin said, adding that it would allow the ...