Russia favours complete termination of bloodshed, including along its border - Putin

MOSCOW, June 27 (Itar-Tass) - Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has emphasised the need for a lasting ceasefire in Ukraine ten hours before the truce expires. “Ukraine should embark on the path of peace, dialogue and accord. The priority is to conduct substantial talks between the authorities in Kiev and the southeast,” Putin said on Friday. “We stand for the full termination of bloodshed on the whole territory of Ukraine, including along our borders,” he said. Russia is doing its best to contribute to such peace process, Putin said. Learn more on itar-tass.com