Hyderabad, March 28 -- Russian president Vladimir Putin has suggested that Ukraine be placed under a temporary administration to facilitate new elections and sign key agreements aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict, Russian news agencies reported on Friday, March 28.

Speaking in the northern port of Murmansk, Putin reiterated his belief that US President Donald Trump, who has strengthened ties with Russia, genuinely seeks to end the three-year-long war. He also stated that Russia was steadily progressing toward its objectives in the conflict.

Putin's remarks on a temporary administration align with his long-standing claim that Ukraine's current leadership is not a legitimate negotiating partner, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has r...