The announcement comes just hours after leaders from Ukraine, the UK, France, Germany, and Poland called for an immediate 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting Monday.
Putin said the proposed talks aim to “eliminate the root causes of the conflict” and explore the possibility of a new ceasefire. He referenced previous negotiations held in Istanbul in 2022, which failed to reach a resolution.
“It was not Russia that broke off negotiations in 2022. It was Kyiv,” Putin stated, urging Ukraine to return to the table.
The Russian leader emphasised that the proposal was made independently of European demands, which he criticized as “ultimatums” backed by “anti-Russian rhetoric.”
European leaders, with support from US President Donald Trump, warned of “massive sanctions” if Moscow fails to engage in the proposed ceasefire.
Ukraine has yet to respond to the latest proposal, though President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has previously said talks could only follow a full ceasefire.
Russia has faced mounting pressure from both Western governments and Trump, who seeks to position himself as a peace broker ahead of the US election.
Putin added that he would speak with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to help facilitate the talks.
Meanwhile, mutual accusations of ceasefire violations continue, casting doubt on both sides’ commitment to a truce.
The conflict, sparked by Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions, becoming Europe’s deadliest war since World War II.