Russian President Vladimir Putin signaled no change in his approach to the conflict in Ukraine while saying that he is seeking a negotiated resolution to the crisis. Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko is "of course" attempting to restore peace and Russia is ready to be an intermediary in talks with separatist rebels, Putin said at his annual media conference in Moscow on Dec. 18.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
Bloomberg: Putin says he is seeking resolution of conflict in Ukraine
An armed supporter of self-proclamed People's Republic of Donetsk speaks with a local resident on the street among the destroyed houses in the airport area in eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk on December 16, 2014.
